Canada wins its first-ever FIFA World Cup match by beating co-host Qatar 6-0 in Thursday’s game. Multiple outlets say Jonathan David scores a hat trick, with the match described as a decisive rout. Canada starts the tournament after an earlier 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, then rebounds with the dominant result against Qatar.
Several reports note Qatar finishes the match with nine players after receiving two straight red cards during the game, contributing to the one-sided scoreline. Times of India also reports Canada has a large shot advantage in the match (33 shots to Qatar’s two) and mentions Ismaël Koné suffers a serious injury.
The Independent, Yahoo Sports, and other outlets frame the victory as historic for Canada, marking their first win in World Cup finals. Winnipeg Free Press and Brisbane Times similarly highlight the first World Cup victory and the 6-0 margin. Otago Daily Times adds that the match includes “ugly scenes,” indicating incidents beyond the goals.
