Mexico became the first nation to secure a place in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Korea in Group A at Estadio Guadalajara. Following their opening 2-0 win over South Africa, the hosts moved to six points from two matches, guaranteeing a top-two finish in the group.
Jonathan David scored a hat-trick as Canada demolished Qatar 6-0 at B.C. Place, vaulting the host nation to the top of Group B and the brink of a historic World Cup knockout stage berth. David delivered a World Cup performance for the ages on Thursday.
Led by Jonathan David’s hat trick, the Canadian men’s national team has made history in Vancouver and earned the program’s first ever FIFA World Cup win with a 6-0 victory over Qatar on Thursday.
Host Canada is showing one-sided dominance against Qatar in a crucial group match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place in Vancouver. Canada took control of the match with two goals early in the match and added another goal in the second half to now lead 3-0.
Host Canada has taken a 2-0 lead against Qatar in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B match. The match, which started at 4 am Bangladesh time on Friday (June 19) at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, is currently in great control.
Canada continue their 2026 World Cup campaign against Qatar in Group B. The co-hosts started with a point, coming from behind to draw against Bosnia. They are level in Group B with Qatar who drew their opener by the same scoreline against Switzerland.