Canada demolished Qatar 6-0 at BC Place in a World Cup rout, with Jonathan David scoring a hat-trick to lead a dominant home performance.
Canada delivered a statement victory on home soil, overwhelming Qatar in a one-sided World Cup encounter. The hosts controlled possession and created constant attacking opportunities throughout the match. Qatar offered minimal resistance, with their discipline issues compounding their tactical struggles.
Cyle Larin opened the scoring in the 16th minute, giving Canada an early advantage. The hosts pressed hard and doubled their lead through Jonathan David in the 29th minute. David struck again before half-time, finding the net in the 45th minute to give Canada a commanding 3-0 lead at the break.
Canada's midfield controlled the tempo from the start. Derek Cornelius received a yellow card early, but the hosts maintained their intensity. Qatar's discipline unraveled when Homam Al-Amin was sent off in the 33rd minute for a second bookable offense.
Playing with a numerical advantage, Canada's superiority became even more pronounced. The statistics reflected their dominance: 79 percent possession, 30 total shots, and 10 on target. Qatar managed just two shots in response, with their goalkeeper making four saves.
The second half saw Canada continue their relentless attacking display. Nathan-Dylan Saliba added the fourth goal in the 64th minute, extending the advantage further. Qatar's situation worsened when Assim Madibo received a red card in the 53rd minute.
An own-goal from Mohamed Naceur Almanai in the 75th minute made it 5-0. David completed his hat-trick in the 90th minute, firing home in the closing stages. The final scoreline of 6-0 represented Canada's most dominant performance at the World Cup.
David's three-goal performance was the standout display of the evening. The striker touched the ball five times in the box and converted all five shots on target. His movement and finishing were clinical throughout the match.
Canada's expected goals figure of 4.11 underscored their clinical finishing. They created high-quality chances and converted them at a remarkable rate. Qatar's expected goals of just 0.18 showed how limited their attacking threat truly was.
The hosts dominated every statistical category imaginable. They completed 552 passes with 91 percent accuracy. Corner kicks totaled 18 for Canada compared to just one for Qatar.
This emphatic victory sends a powerful message in the World Cup group stage. Canada's home advantage proved decisive against an overwhelmed opponent. The performance will significantly boost their goal difference and confidence moving forward.
