Canada just did something it has never done in the history of men’s soccer: win a World Cup match. And it wasn’t even close.
The Canadian men’s national team demolished Qatar 6-0 at BC Place in Vancouver on June 18, delivering the kind of performance that turns casual observers into lifelong fans. Jonathan David scored a hat-trick, the first multi-goal game by any Canadian player in World Cup history. Over 52,000 fans packed the stadium. Canada controlled 78% of possession, completed passes at a 93% accuracy rate, and held Qatar to zero shots on target. Zero.
The crypto layer underneath the beautiful game
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has become one of the most prominent stages for crypto industry partnerships, and Canada’s breakout moment just amplified the reach of every brand attached to the tournament.
Kraken was named the Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 9, just nine days before Canada’s historic win.
