World Cup
10:00 p.mJune 18, 2026
Group stage – 2
Place BC
Referee: Cristian Garay, Chile
canada
Qatar
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4.11
Expected Goals (xG)
0.18
-1.42
Prevented goals
-1.42
Passing by
500 (91%)
Accurate passes
103 (64%)
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16
G
Maxime Crepeau
6.3
22
d
Richie Laryea
8.7
d
Derek Cornelius
9′ missing
4
d
Luc De Fougerolles
7.3
2
d
Alistair Johnston
7.7
20
m
Ali Ahmed
7.2
7
m
Stephen Eustaquio (C)
8.5
8
m
Ismael Kone
7.3
17
m
Tajon Buchanan
7.9
F
Jonathan David
29′
45+3′
90+2′
1
G
Mahmoud Abunada
6.3
d
Homam Al-Amin
33′ Last man professional foul
16
d
Boualem Khoukhi (C)
6.6
2
d
Pedro Miguel
6.9
13
d
Ayoub Al Oui
5.7
4
m
Issa Laye
6.6
m
So Madibo
53′ missing
5
m
Jassim Gaber Abdulsallam
6.3
11
F
Akram Afif
7.3
15
F
Yusuf Abdurisag
6.3
8
F
Edmilson Junior
6.3
Substitutes
24
F
Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid
10
F
Hassan Al Haydos
9
F
Mohammed Muntari
7
F
Ahmed Alaaeldin
19
F
Almoez Ali
17
F
Ahmed Al-Ganehi
12
m
Karim Boudiaf
6
m
Abdelaziz Hatem
22
G
Meshaal Barsham
21
G
Zakaria wrong
d
Lucas Mendes
87′ Replaced by Ahmed Fathid
Al-Hashmi Al-Hussain
59′ Replaced by Akram Afifm
Mohamed Naceur Almanai
75′
46′ Replaced by Jassem Gaber Abdulsallamd
Sultan Al-Brake
40′ Replaced by Yusuf AbdurisagNo ranking data available for this league
Canada demolished Qatar 6-0 at BC Place in a World Cup rout, with Jonathan David scoring a hat-trick to lead a dominant home performance.
Canada won a statement on home soil, overwhelming Qatar in a one-sided World Cup match. The home team controlled possession and created constant attacking opportunities throughout the match. Qatar offered minimal resistance, and their discipline problems exacerbated their tactical struggles.
Cyle Larin opened the scoring in the 16th minute, giving Canada the lead. The home side pressed hard and doubled the lead through Jonathan David in the 29th minute. David struck again before the break, finding the net in the 45th minute to give Canada a 3-0 halftime lead.
The Canadian midfield controlled the tempo from the start. Derek Cornelius received an early yellow card, but the home side kept up their intensity. Qatar’s discipline unraveled when Homam Al-Amin was sent off in the 33rd minute for a second bookable foul.
Playing with a numerical advantage, Canada’s superiority became even more pronounced. The stats reflected their dominance: 79 percent possession, 30 total shots and 10 on target. Qatar managed just two shots in response, with their goalkeeper making four saves.
In the second half, Canada continued their relentless attacking display. Nathan-Dylan Saliba added the fourth goal in the 64th minute, extending the lead even further. Qatar’s situation worsened when Assim Madibo received a red card in the 53rd minute.
An own goal by Mohamed Naceur Almanai in the 75th minute made it 5-0. David completed his hat-trick in the 90th minute, firing home in the closing stages. The final score of 6-0 represented Canada’s most dominant World Cup performance.
David’s three-goal performance was the highlight of the night. The forward touched the ball five times in the area and converted all five shots on goal. His movement and finishing were clinical throughout the match.
Canada’s expected goals figure of 4.11 underlined their clinical finishing. They created high-quality chances and converted them at a remarkable rate. Qatar’s expected goals of just 0.18 showed how limited their attacking threat really was.
The hosts dominated every statistical category imaginable. They completed 552 passes with 91 percent accuracy. Corners were 18 for Canada compared to just one for Qatar.
This emphatic win sends a powerful message to the World Cup group stage. Canada’s home advantage was decisive against an overwhelmed opponent. The performance will significantly increase your goal difference and your confidence in the future.
