Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to clinch their first ever World Cup victory on Thursday in a Group B match marred by a horrific injury to midfielder Ismael Kone.

Canada rout nine-man Qatar 6-0 to end World Cup losing streak, while Switzerland’s 4-1 victory over Bosnia boosts their hopes of a deep tournament run.

Canada's game against Qatar took a scary turn with a serious injury in the second half.

Kone was carried off the field on a stretcher during the game in Vancouver