Canada rout 9-man Qatar 6-0 for first World Cup finals win
Why it matters: The breakthrough victory in Vancouver was overshadowed by a serious-looking injury to midfielder Ismael Kone.
Canada earned its first victory at a men's World Cup finals with a 6-0 rout of nine-man Qatar in Vancouver, but the emphatic result was tempered by a serious-looking injury to midfielder Ismael Kone. Coach Jesse Marsch praised his players after the match and called Kone's injury a huge loss. BBC Sport reported Marsch was left in tears as Canada sealed the historic win. The result gave the host nation a landmark moment at the 2026 tournament, while Qatar finished the game with nine players after two dismissals.