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Canada beats Qatar 6-0 in first World Cup win, Koné injured

Published 19 June 2026

Canada achieved its first-ever FIFA World Cup victory Thursday with a decisive 6-0 win over Qatar at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium, a historic result overshadowed by a serious injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné. Jonathan David scored three goals for the tournament co-hosts, who now lead Group B on goal difference.

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