Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementSportSoccerCanada has won its first match at a World Cup, and it was chaotic. Six goals were scored, two players were red carded, and one player stretchered off.Updated June 19, 2026 — 11:58am,first published 11:48amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:09Blue material peels off Lincoln Reflecting PoolVideo icon1:51Everyone's talking about this TV tensionVideo icon0:42Day pulls out of US Open with back injuryVideo icon2:33Inside the new ultra-long-haul Qantas planeAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Six goals, two red cards in Canada's maiden World Cup win
Canada has won its first match at a World Cup, and it was chaotic. Six goals were scored, two players were red carded, and one player stretchered off.













