INTERNATIONAL — June 19, 2026
Canada Secures Historic 6-0 Win Over Qatar in World Cup
Jonathan David scored a hat-trick as Canada took the lead in Group B following the dismissal of two Qatari players.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Ariana News — 2 min read

Canada defeated Qatar by a score of six goals to nil in a World Cup match. The result represents the first victory ever for Canada in the World Cup.
Jonathan David scored three goals to complete a hat-trick for Canada. Cyle Larin and Nathan Saliba each scored once, and there was also an own goal by a player from Qatar.
Qatar had two players sent off with red cards and continued the match with only nine players. This situation occurred after the disciplinary actions against the Qatari team.
Following the match, Canada stands at the top of Group B with four points. Qatar is at the bottom of the group with one point.
The Canadian team showed strong attacking form throughout the game. The hat-trick by David was a key factor in the large margin of victory.
The red cards issued to Qatar affected their defensive and offensive efforts significantly. Canada took full advantage of the extra space on the field.
This win gives Canada a favorable position in the group as the tournament progresses. Qatar faces the task of recovering from the loss and the player suspensions.
The encounter was part of the ongoing World Cup competition involving teams from various regions. Both sides had entered the match with different expectations based on prior results.
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