Canada's Historic 6-0 Victory Over Qatar in World Cup 2026 Match

Canada's Midfielder Injured During Match Against Qatar

Vancouver [Canada], June 19: In a dramatic turn of events during the match against Qatar at BC Place, Canada midfielder Ismaël Kone had to be stretchered off in the second half due to a concerning injury.

The 24-year-old sustained what appeared to be a serious injury following a reckless challenge from Qatar's Assim Madibo. The tackle, executed from behind, raised immediate alarm on the field, prompting players to call for medical help as they gathered around Kone while he received treatment, as reported by ESPN.

Following a VAR review, Madibo received a straight red card for his dangerous tackle and was sent off the field. This incident left Qatar with only nine players after Homam Al Amin had already been dismissed in the first half.

As Kone was carefully taken off the pitch for further evaluation, he received a warm round of applause from the crowd at BC Place.

Despite the injury setback, Canada continued to dominate the match. Nathan Saliba, who replaced Kone in the 57th minute, celebrated his goal by lifting Kone's shirt after scoring Canada's fourth goal.

The incident, while unfortunate, did not overshadow Canada's impressive performance, as they were on their way to a significant victory in their World Cup campaign.

In a historic display during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match, Canada triumphed over Qatar with a stunning 6-0 scoreline, marking their first-ever World Cup win. Jonathan David shone with a record-setting hat-trick, the first by a Canadian in World Cup history, while Cyle Larin opened the scoring early in the match.

Canada's offensive prowess was further highlighted by goals from Nathan Saliba and an own goal from Qatar, as the visitors struggled in a one-sided affair.