Canada thrashes Qatar in game marred by shocking injury and expulsions in the World Cup

Canada beat Qatar 6-0 in a historic match for the country in World Cups, which ended up marked by a sad fact. The teams faced each other at BC Place in Vancouver.

Jesse Marsch's team was dominant from start to finish - Jonathan David, three times, Larin, Saliba, from a free kick, and Manai, against, scored to seal the first Canadian victory in the history of the World Cup. But before the final whistle, midfielder Koné, number 8, broke his leg in a tackle with Qatari midfielder Madibo.

The Game
Qatar barely touched the ball in the opening minutes of the match. Canada pressed with Jonathan David, and took the lead with Larin. On a cross from Johnston, David finished first, with power, and the goalkeeper rebounded. Larin appeared on target and only finished for the goal.

The Canadian team tightened its marking and reduced Qatar's few spaces, and remained in the attacking field. The offensive worked and, at 28, Jonathan David finished first with his right foot, increasing the score.

Merit of the play for Buchanan, who dominated at the edge of the area and cut the marking to try to finish. Shirt 10 was smart enough to score.

Penalty for Canada
With an advantage on the scoreboard, Canada had a penalty awarded in their favor. The referee saw a foul on Buchanan inside the box, and warned midfielder Ahmed with a yellow card.

The video referee, however, corrected the call that generated controversy among the fans and turned it into a foul outside the area. Ahmed was sent off due to the push, and when taking the free kick, the Canadian player sent him out.

Canadian blitz
With one more and winning, Canada took full ownership of the offensive actions of the match. Buchanan almost scored the third from a Laryea cross, in a play in which the goalkeeper was already out of the shot. Afif appeared very well placed on the line to cut.

The third goal came from the feet of Jonathan David, very well positioned inside the area. Johnston crossed for Larin, and with his head, the striker gave goalkeeper Abunada trouble. David appeared in front of the marker and just pushed the ball into an empty net.

Koné out of the World Cup
The match was marked by Koné's serious injury. After a challenge from Madibo, the number 8 broke his leg on the field. The scene drove the players on the field to despair - opponents and teammates, and the Qatari midfielder ended up being sent off.

Koné left the field applauded by the crowd that filled BC Place, and a small confusion broke out on the field. Before the game resumed, Canada's players gathered in the middle of the field, excited.

Saliba's tribute
The midfielder Saliba, who replaced Koné, scored the first free kick of the 2026 World Cup and paid tribute to his injured teammate.

Shirt number 25 took a shot from outside the barrier, the ball curved, hit the post and went in. During the celebration, he took Koné's shirt and stood up to the audience, making the number 8 (Koné's shirt) with his hands.

Bizarre move
Canada contributed to the rout with a bizarre move carried out by midfielder Manai. As the Canadian attack advanced, the ball fell to Shaffelburg. The midfielder hit the ball first time and the ball would have gone out - if it hadn't been for the Qatari player, who was able to score against his own team.

In stoppage time and with Qatar on the ropes, Jonathan David scored a hat-trick and closed the score, scoring the biggest victory for a Concacaf country in the history of the World Cup.

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Source: CNN