David hat-trick as Canada crush nine-man Qatar 6-0 to earn first World Cup finals win
Canada secured its first-ever World Cup finals victory by defeating Qatar 6-0 in a match that saw Qatar reduced to nine men. Jonathan David scored a hat-trick, helping Canada move to the top of Group B alongside Switzerland.
Why it matters
This is a historic sporting milestone for the Canadian national team in the context of the World Cup tournament.
Jonathan David bagged a hat-trick as Canada demolished nine-man Qatar 6-0 on Thursday (June 18, 2026) to secure their first win at a World Cup finals and lift the co-hosts ahead of Switzerland at the top of Group B.
The article is a straightforward sports report detailing match events and statistics.
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