June 19, 2026
By Enitan Abdultawab
Canada celebrated the first World Cup victory in their history with a commanding 6-0 demolition of Qatar in Vancouver, but the result was only part of the story.
Jonathan David’s hat-trick headlined a memorable night for the tournament co-hosts, who moved closer to finishing top of Group B. Yet the match will also be remembered for a devastating injury to Ismael Kone, two dismissals against Qatar and a heated confrontation after the final whistle.
Kone’s horrific injury
