‘Our Level Is Going Up!’ Fans Celebrate Canada’s First World Cup Win After 6–0 Defeat of Qatar
Canadian soccer fans erupted in cheers June 18 as the men’s national team won their first-ever World Cup victory, besting Qatar 6–0 in front of a packed crowd at the B.C. Place in Vancouver. The Canadian team played with speed and intensity, achieving 79 percent possession in a rough game in which Qatar drew two red cards, including a tackle on Canada’s Ismaël Koné that resulted in him being carried off the field on a stretcher. Canada’s Jonathan David (back) scores past Qatar’s Boualem Khoukhi during the first half of a World Cup Group B soccer match, in Vancouver on June 18, 2026. (The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck) The victory now puts Canada in a strong position heading into its final group match against Switzerland June 24....
TL;DR
- Canada's men's national team achieved their first-ever World Cup win, defeating Qatar 6-0.
- The match took place in Vancouver's B.C. Place in front of a large crowd.
- Canada dominated with 79 percent possession and played with speed and intensity.
- Qatar received two red cards during the game.
- Ismaël Koné was carried off the field on a stretcher after a tackle.
- Jonathan David scored a goal past Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi.
- The victory strengthens Canada's position for their final group match against Switzerland.