Canada's victory over Qatar was a game-changer; nothing will ever be the same for men's World Cup team
It was a night that will take years for any of us to understand. The morning after, the unpacking had just begun.
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Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné undergoes surgery to repair broken leg
Jesse Marsch had heard the sickening crack before.
Canadian PM Carney praises character of team after first World Cup finals win
VANCOUVER, June 19 : Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney paid the nation's soccer team a locker room visit after they secured the country's first World Cup finals match win and commended the players for the character they showed after one of their teammates went down with a broken leg.
David hat-trick as Canada crush nine-man Qatar 6-0 to earn first World Cup finals win
VANCOUVER: Jonathan David bagged a hat-trick as Canada secured their first ever World Cup finals victory and boosted their chances of reaching the knockout stages with a 6-0 thrashing of hapless nine-man Qatar on Thursday (Jun 18).
Pelatih Kanada: Ismael Kone dalam Kondisi Baik usai Ditangani Dokter
Kanada membantai Qatar 6-0 di laga Grup B Piala Dunia 2026 di BC Place Vancouver Jumat (18/6/2026). Setengah lusin gol Kanada dibuat oleh hat-trick Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, Nathan Saliba, dan bunuh diri Mohammed Manai.
Kone's broken leg casts shadow over Canada's historic World Cup win
VANCOUVER, Canada, June 18 : Canada's first-ever World Cup win was overshadowed on Thursday when midfielder Ismael Kone suffered a broken leg after a tackle that left teammates shaken and coach Jesse Marsch lamenting an injury that turned a night of celebration into one of anguish.
Arab teams at 2026 World Cup: Canada, Switzerland score wins against Qatar, Bosnia
LOS ANGELES: Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to secure their first ever World Cup victory on Thursday as Switzerland reignited their campaign with a resounding defeat of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Tournament co-hosts Canada had lost all six of their previous matches at the World Cup, at the 1986 and 2022 finals, but brought that run of losses to a halt in spectacular fashion at Vancouver’s BC Place Stadium. With Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney — wearing a replica Canada shirt — among a fired-up crowd, Jesse Marsch’s side ran riot to secure a win that leaves them needing only a point against Switzerland to finish top of Group B. A hat-trick from Juventus striker Jonathan David, one goal apiece from Cyle Larin and Nathan Saliba, and a Mohammad Manai own goal sealed Canada’s win. The victory was marred though by a serious left leg injury to midfielder Ismael Kone, who was stretchered off after being clumsily upended by Qatar’s Assim Madibo in the 51st minute. Madibo was initially shown a yellow card for the challenge which was subsequently upgraded to red. The stricken Kone was given oxygen as he was carried off the field, waving to fans. Canada coach Jesse Marsch revealed afterwards Kone was being treated in hospital for a suspected broken leg, adding that his staff had understood the severity of the injury immediately. “It was right in front of us, and everyone could hear the bone snap,” Marsch said.
Jonathan David hat trick leads Canada over Qatar for historic 1st win in men's World Cup history
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