Canada vs Qatar: David Hat-Trick Seals a 6-0 First World Cup Win
Updated 18 June 2026.
Canada vs Qatar at World Cup 2026 finished 6-0 to Canada, a Jonathan David hat-trick leading a co-host demolition that delivered the country’s first-ever World Cup win in front of a roaring BC Place. Two Qatar red cards turned the contest into a rout, with Cyle Larin, Nathan Saliba and a Mohamed Manai own goal completing the biggest Canada win the tournament has seen so far.
| Match facts | Detail |
|---|---|
| Result | Canada 6-0 Qatar |
| Competition | World Cup 2026, Group B |
| Venue | BC Place, Vancouver (att. 52,497) |
| Canada scorers | Larin 16′; David 29′, 45+3′, 90+2′; Saliba 64′; Manai 75′ (og) |
| Qatar scorer | None |
| Red cards | Ahmed 33′, Madibo 51′ (QAT) |
How Canada delivered a historic first win
Canada arrived still chasing a first World Cup victory at the third attempt across their history, and they removed any doubt early. Cyle Larin headed the hosts in front on 16 minutes, Jonathan David doubled it on 29, and Qatar’s afternoon unravelled when Homam Ahmed was sent off on 33 to leave them down to ten before half-time. David made it 3-0 deep in first-half stoppage time, and the game was already gone.
The second red, for Assim Madibo on 51 minutes, reduced Qatar to nine and turned the rest into an exhibition. Nathan Saliba added a fourth on 64, Mohamed Manai turned into his own net on 75, and David completed his hat-trick in stoppage time for 6-0. For a co-host nation that had managed only that historic point against Bosnia in the opener, this was the breakthrough the home crowd had been waiting for.
What Canada vs Qatar World Cup 2026 means for Group B
The rout sends Canada top of Group B on four points and, just as importantly, on a goal difference of plus six that could prove decisive in a tight group. Switzerland matched their four points by thrashing Bosnia 4-1 the same day, so the co-hosts lead only on goals. Qatar stay on one point with their goal difference in tatters. See the full picture on our Group B table and the full standings page.
What is next
Both sides head into a decisive final round of Group B fixtures, with kick-offs on our fixtures page and goals live on live scores. Revisit our pre-match preview, catch the rest of the day in our June 18 preview hub, and see the format, venues and full schedule in our complete World Cup 2026 guide.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score in Canada vs Qatar?
Canada beat Qatar 6-0 in their World Cup 2026 Group B match on 18 June at BC Place in Vancouver, the country’s first-ever World Cup win.
Who scored for Canada against Qatar?
Jonathan David scored a hat-trick (29′, 45+3′, 90+2′), with Cyle Larin, Nathan Saliba and a Mohamed Manai own goal completing the 6-0 win.
Was this Canada’s first World Cup win?
Yes. The 6-0 victory over Qatar was Canada’s first-ever win at a men’s World Cup, having previously failed to win a game across the 1986 and 2022 tournaments.
Source: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B.
