Canada wins first World Cup match 6-0 over nine-man Qatar
Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 in a Group B World Cup match, with Jonathan David scoring a hat-trick and other goals from Cyle Larin, Nathan Saliba, and an own goal securing the victory. The match was overshadowed by a serious injury to Canada's midfielder Ismael Kone in the 51st minute after a challenge by Qatar's Assim Madibo, who was sent off following a VAR review.
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