Jonathan David's hat‑trick powered Canada to a historic 6-0 demolition of Qatar in Vancouver, giving the host nation its first World Cup win and tying the record margin set by Italy (1934), Brazil (1950) and Argentina (1978). Fans flooded the stadium, waving red and white banners as the scoreboard ticked away.

Larin struck on a rebound in the 16th minute, David volleyed in the 29th and added a third in stoppage time. Qatar received two reds – Homam Ahmed early and Assim Madibo after a hard foul on Ismaël Koné, who was later stretchered off. Canada sit on four points, ahead of Switzerland on goal‑difference, and are all but assured of a knockout place.

Nathan Saliba scored a free‑kick in the 64th minute and an own‑goal by Mohamed Manai made it 5‑0 before David completed his hat‑trick, joining Lionel Messi as the only player with three goals in a match this tournament. Prime Minister Mark Carney attended, sitting beside FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. Canada’s dominant display secures the top spot in Group A.