At BC Place in Vancouver, Canada delivered a commanding 6-0 home win over Qatar in Group B of the 2026 World Cup, scoring three goals before halftime as 52,697 fans watched the hosts put on a dominant display. Jonathan David completed a hat-trick, Cyle Larin opened the scoring, and substitute Nathan-Dylan Saliba also got on the scoresheet; Qatar goalkeeper Mohamed Nasir Alman contributed an own goal, while Homam Al Amin and Assim Madibo were both sent off, leaving the visitors to battle on with nine men late on.
Just 16 minutes in, Alistair Johnston whipped in a cross from the right to spark the move, and Larin tucked home with his left foot to give Canada the lead. On 29 minutes, David struck again with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box; four minutes later, Al Amin was shown a straight red after VAR upheld his challenge on a clear goalscoring opportunity, tipping the balance further in Canada's favour. Before the break, David added another from close range, and Canada headed in at 3-0.
After the restart, Madibo was also dismissed on 53 minutes following a VAR review, leaving Qatar even more depleted. Saliba fired in the fourth from distance on 64 minutes, and on 75 minutes Jacob Shaffelburg's effort deflected off Alman for an own goal to make it 5-0. In stoppage time, David curled into the corner with his left foot to complete his hat-trick and seal the 6-0 scoreline.
The numbers told the story of a one-sided affair: Canada enjoyed 79% possession, 4.54 expected goals to 0.18, 33 shots to 2 with 10 on target, 97 touches in the box to one, and 19 corners to one. Their passing game was equally overwhelming, with 514 completions, around 90% success in the final third, and 14 of 55 crosses finding a teammate. David was named Player of the Match and stood out as the side's most dangerous attacking focal point.
The two red cards mean Qatar will be without key players for upcoming group games, with both Al Amin and Madibo suspended for the next round. For Canada, co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, the resounding victory gives them an early advantage on points and goal difference, and momentum worth carrying forward at home; Qatar, meanwhile, must tighten up their defensive discipline quickly, or their path out of Group B will only grow steeper.
