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

The Canadian star was stretchered off 55 minutes into the Group B clash against Qatar in Vancouver after he appeared to break his leg.

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