Canada Crushes Qatar 6–0 for First Group B Win at 2026 World Cup.

Canada Secures a Dominant Victory

According to Novyny.live: Canada claimed their first win at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Qatar with an emphatic 6–0 scoreline. Playing in the second round of Group B, the Canadian side showed total control from the opening whistle, dictating play throughout the match.

The goals for Canada came from:

• Larin in the 16th minute
• David, who scored a hat-trick with goals in the 29th, 45+3rd, and 90+2nd minutes
• Saliba in the 64th minute
• An own goal by Al-Mannai in the 75th minute

The match also featured two red cards: Qatar's Al-Amin was sent off in the 33rd minute, followed by Madibo in the 53rd.

Group B Standings Heat Up

In the other Group B second-round fixture, Mexico secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over South Korea. The only goal came from Romo in the 50th minute. This win was a crucial step for the Mexican squad as they push for a spot in the knockout stages.

Both teams have now shown their potential early in the tournament. Canada's and Mexico's victories heighten the suspense in the race to advance. If Canada maintains this level of performance, they can significantly boost their chances of progressing. Meanwhile, Mexico's three vital points lift them in the standings and build confidence for upcoming matches. These results highlight the fierce competition in Group B and could heavily shape each team's tactics going forward.