World Cup Group Stage - 2
Canada 6 - 0 FT Qatar
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
9' D. Cornelius
16' C. Larin
29' J. David
H. Al Amin 33'
↓ Y. Abdurisag ↑S. Al Brake 40'
45'+3 J. David
HT
↓ Edmilson Junior ↑A. Fathi 46'
↓ J. Gaber ↑M. Al Mannai 46'
46' ↓ D. Cornelius ↑M. Bombito
A. O. Madibo 53'
57' ↓ I. Kone ↑N. Saliba
↓ A. Afif ↑A. Al Hussain 59'
A. Fathi 62'
64' N. Saliba
71' ↓ L. De Fougerolles ↑J. Shaffelburg
71' ↓ A. Ahmed ↑T. Oluwaseyi
75' M. Al Mannai
83' ↓ T. Buchanan ↑N. Sigur
↓ A. Fathi ↑Lucas Mendes 87'
90'+2 J. David (N. Saliba)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Canada
Goalkeepers
Maxime Crépeau 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
98
Minutes
Defenders
Alistair Johnston 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Luc De Fougerolles 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Derek Cornelius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Richie Laryea
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
55%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Tajon Buchanan
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Ismael Koné
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Stephen Eustaquio 
MAGNET
98
Activity
98
Activity
94
Passes
4
Duels
Ali Ahmed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Forwards
Jonathan David 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9
Rating
Cyle Larin 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Dayne St. Clair
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Owen Goodman
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Moise Bombito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joel Waterman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alphonso Davies
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan-Dylan Saliba 
SUPER SUB
1
G + A
1
G + A
41
Minutes
8.5
Rating
Niko Sigur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathieu Choinière
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Osorio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Liam Millar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Shaffelburg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tani Oluwaseyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Promise David
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jayden Nelson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Qatar
Goalkeepers
Mahmud Abunada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ayoub Al Oui 
GHOST
12
Actions
12
Actions
98
Minutes
5.7
Rating
Pedro Miguel 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Boualem Khoukhi 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
4
Blocks
Homam Al-Amin 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
4.3
Rating
Midfielders
Jassem Gaber Abdulsallam
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Assim Madibo
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Issa Laye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Edmilson Junior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Yusuf Abdurisag
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
40
Entry
Akram Afif
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
BENCH
Salah Zakaria
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Meshaal Barsham
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sultan Al-Brake
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Al-Hashmi Al-Hussain 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Lucas Mendes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Fathi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Mohamed Naceur Almanai
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.5
Rating
Abdelaziz Hatem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karim Boudiaf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Al-Ganehi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Almoez Ali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Alaaeldin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Muntari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hassan Al Haydos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
Canada Win
Qatar Win
Draw
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DPortugal 1 - 1 Congo DR (17-06-2026) |
| 2 | Congo DR | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DPortugal 1 - 1 Congo DR (17-06-2026) |
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Canada Unleash Six-Goal Fury to Decimate Nine-Man Qatar
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 97/100. Jonathan David's brilliant hat-trick spearheaded a ruthless Canadian performance that completely dismantled a structurally broken Qatari side.
Early Onslaught
The Stakes were exceptionally high as Canada sought to solidify their top spot in the group, and they wasted no time taking control of the pitch at BC Place. From the opening whistle, the hosts dominated possession, setting up camp deep in Qatar's half and suffocating any attempted counter-attacks. The deserved breakthrough arrived in the 16th minute when C. Larin found the back of the net, rewarding the home side's immediate and aggressive attacking intent. Just 13 minutes later, J. David doubled the advantage with clinical precision, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Facing an overwhelming wave of red shirts and relentless pressure on the flanks, the visitors struggled to find any Balance or foothold in the match. Their tactical plans entirely evaporated when H. Al Amin committed a rash foul in the 33rd minute, earning a straight red card and turning a difficult defensive task into an impossible mission for the remainder of the evening.
Discipline Collapses
Trailing by two goals and down a man, Qatar faced a massive defensive test, but Canada's sky-high Intensity left them absolutely no room to breathe. The match essentially ended as a competitive contest just before the break when J. David struck again in stoppage time, making it 3-0 and crushing any lingering Qatari hopes. The situation went from bad to utterly catastrophic for the visitors early in the second half. In the 53rd minute, A. O. Madibo saw red for a serious foul, reducing the away side to just nine men. With a staggering 79% possession and a massive total of 30 shots across the ninety minutes, the Canadians turned the match into a half-pitch training exercise. Playmakers like Stephen Eustaquio orchestrated the midfield effortlessly, spraying accurate passes to overlapping wingers like Richie Laryea and sustaining an attacking siege that Qatar simply could not repel.
A Second-Half Shooting Gallery
The final thirty minutes devolved into pure exhibition football for the confident group leaders. Substitute N. Saliba immediately etched his name onto the scoresheet in the 64th minute, capitalizing on the immense spaces left by the utterly depleted Qatari defense. The continuous wave of 18 Canadian corner kicks forced constant panic in the penalty area, eventually leading to an unfortunate own goal from M. Al Mannai, further compounding the visitors' misery. However, the night undeniably belonged to J. David, who completed a spectacular hat-trick in the 90th minute, applying the final touch to an emphatic 6-0 victory. This commanding triumph cements Canada's status at the top of the table and highlights their title credentials, while Qatar's disciplinary meltdown and defensive collapse leave them anchored to the bottom with virtually zero hope of advancing to the next round.
Key Questions
How did the red card for H. Al Amin impact the match?
The 33rd-minute dismissal of H. Al Amin completely shattered Qatar's defensive structure, allowing Canada to exploit massive spaces and orchestrate a relentless attacking siege.
What made Jonathan David the Man of the Match?
Jonathan David was utterly ruthless in the final third, scoring a brilliant hat-trick that drove Canada's historic six-goal triumph at BC Place.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
Canada's overwhelming 79% possession, 30 total shots, and Qatar's disastrous collapse with two straight red cards created a perfect storm for a six-goal demolition.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Crucial Group Stage Points at Stake at BC Place
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. With off-the-charts tension masking a severe lack of star power, this World Cup clash is a pure tactical grind for knockout round survival.
The Setup
When Canada hosts Qatar on June 18, 2026, do not expect a glamorous spectacle. The Stars rating is incredibly low, meaning there are few marquee names to draw the neutral eye. However, the maximum Stakes make this a true crunch match in the World Cup group stage. Neither side has hit top gear, reflected in a sluggish Form rating across the board. The Balance tips significantly toward the North Americans, who come into this fixture as heavy favorites to take all three points.
Key Battle
Without headline-grabbing individuals, this match will be decided by unit cohesion. Canada's athletic wide players must find a way to break down Qatar's deep, disciplined defensive block. If the visitors sit too deep, they risk being overwhelmed by relentless pressure in the final third.
Our Prediction
We expect Canada to control the tempo and eventually wear down a stubborn Qatari defense. Look for a comfortable 2-0 victory for the home side, securing a vital three points and pushing them closer to the knockout stages.