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Canada 6-0 Qatar Stats: Hat-Trick Hero David Inspires Co-Hosts' Historic First World Cup Win
Opta Analyst • • general
Key Points:
- Canada secured their first-ever FIFA World Cup win with a dominant 6-0 victory over nine-man Qatar in Vancouver, marking the biggest World Cup win by a Concacaf nation.
- Jonathan David scored a hat-trick, becoming the second Concacaf player to achieve this feat in a World Cup match, while Cyle Larin and Nathan Saliba also contributed goals.
- Qatar received two red cards, the first AFC team in World Cup history to have two players sent off in a single match, severely impacting their chances in the tournament.
- Canada’s performance included 32 attempts with 10 on target and 4.46 expected goals, showcasing their offensive dominance and placing them top of Group B ahead of their final match against Switzerland.
- Nathan Saliba scored the first direct free-kick goal of the 2026 World Cup, adding to the historic nature of Canada’s comprehensive victory.
