David scores hat-trick as Canada thrash NINE-man Qatar

Canada vs Qatar; FIFA World Cup Group B Canada vs Qatar. FIFA World Cup Group B. BC PlaceAttendance52,497. Canada 6 - C Larin (16th minute) - J David (29th minute, 48th minute, 92nd minute) - N Saliba (64th minute) - M Al Mannai (75th minute own goal) Qatar 0 - H M. Ahmed (sent off 33rd minute) - A Madibo (sent off 53rd minute) World Cup 2026: Canada 6-0 Qatar - Jonathan David scores treble but Ismael Kone suffers bad injury as Jesse Marsch's side sit on brink of knockouts Match report as Canada thrashed Qatar 6-0 in World Cup Group B; Jonathan David scored a hat-trick, scoring two first half goals after Cyle Larin's opener; Homam El Amin and Assim Madibo were both sent off - the latter for causing a serious injury to Ismael Kone; Nathan Saliba also scored Friday 19 June 2026 01:19, UK Canada are on the brink of qualifying for the World Cup knockout stages after a Jonathan David treble inspired 6-0 win over woeful nine-man Qatar - in a result marred by a serious leg injury for midfielder Ismael Kone. Jesse Marsch's side were dominant from start to finish in Vancouver - leading 3-0 at half-time thanks to Jonathan David's double and Cyle Larin's opener. Qatar defender Homam El Amin was sent off for a last-man challenge on Tajon Buchanan in that half. But the most pressing concern was for Canada midfielder Kone - who was stretchered off with oxygen after a challenge that left everyone watching distressed. VAR upgraded Assim Madibo's yellow card to a red, probably after seeing everyone's reaction to the tackle. - As it happened | Teams | Stats | Group B guide - World Cup day-by-day schedule | Latest: World Cup - Follow our World Cup coverage in the Sky Sports App Kone's replacement Nathan Saliba then curled a free-kick to make it 4-0, and lifted his stricken' team-mate's shirt up in his celebration. Mohammad Al Mannai's comical own goal made it worse for Qatar, as David completed his hat-trick in stoppage time. The result means Canada need to avoid defeat against Switzerland in the final group game to claim top spot - which would see them play their round of 32 game in front of a home crowd. More to follow. The key moments from Vancouver... 16: GOAL! Vancouver explodes with noise as Larin taps home after David's shot is spilled into his path 29: GOAL! David makes it 2-0 with a stunning volley from inside the area 32: RED CARD! Canada are given a penalty for El Amin's trip on Buchanan, but VAR awards a free-kick as it is outside the box. El Amin's booking is upgraded to a red. 45+3: GOAL! After more Canada pressure, David pokes home a third after Larin's header is well-saved. 51: RED CARD! Canada midfielder Kone suffers a serious injury after a foul by Modibo, needing to leave the pitch with oxygen and Canada players looking distressed. The Qatar player is sent off after VAR upgraded the yellow card. 64: GOAL! Kone's replacement Saliba scores a direct free-kick and holds up Kone's shirt in his celebration. 75: GOAL! Al Mannai scores a comical own goal by diverting Jacob Shaffelburg's off target shot into his own net. 90+2: GOAL! David completes his hat-trick amid more woeful defending. [Image text:] EUSTAQUI 1 FOO ALL