Canada 6, Qatar 0: David hat-trick sees Canada thrash Qatar for first World Cup win

The lead

June 18, 2026 — BC Place, Vancouver, Canada — David hat-trick sees Canada thrash Qatar for first World Cup win. Canada beat 9-men Qatar 6-0 to go top of Group B

How the match unfolded

This Group B match finished 6-0 for Canada over Qatar in regulation on the official ESPN match center. Canada seized early momentum when Cyle Larin (Canada) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner following a corner. in the 16'. The middle phases featured 4 more goals as both sides traded blows in a tense group-stage atmosphere. The final swing came in the 90'+2' when Jonathan David (Canada) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Nathan Saliba.. 52,497 fans were in the building at BC Place.

Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:

Goal-by-goal

Cards, fouls, and controversy

Canada beat 9-men Qatar 6-0 to go top of Group B

Red cards:

VAR / review:

Bookings: 2 yellow cards were issued per the official match log.

What it means in the tournament

Canada leave BC Place with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. In Group B, table points, goal difference, and fair-play tiebreakers all matter across the opening 72 group matches before the new Round of 32 begins.

What comes next

Both Canada and Qatar continue Group B play on the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule before the knockout stage opens June 28.

*Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*