Canada secure their first-ever men’s World Cup finals win with a 6-0 Group B victory over Qatar in Vancouver, but the result is overshadowed by a serious injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné and tense scenes after the final whistle. Jonathan David scores a hat-trick to lead the rout, with Canada adding further goals through Cyle Larin and Nathan Saliba. Qatar plays much of the match with 10 men after a red card, and Canada dominate the game in front of a reported home crowd of around 52,000.
Multiple outlets report that Koné suffers a severe-looking leg injury after a challenge involving Qatar player Assim Madibo. Qatar’s Madibo is shown a yellow card before it is upgraded to a red following VAR review, according to reports. Koné is taken off on a stretcher, and media coverage says he is expected to undergo surgery.
After the match, players and staff from both teams become involved in a heated exchange near the touchline. Reports of the confrontation include multiple red cards and widespread footage online, shifting attention from Canada’s historic first win to the fallout from the game.
