The Canadian storm hits Qatar with a hat-trick in the first 45 minutes

Vancouver —
The Canadian national team ended the first half of its match against Qatar leading by three goals to none, in one of its strongest starts at the 2026 World Cup.

Canada imposed clear control from the first minutes at B.C. Place in Vancouver, amid a large crowd in red and white, and succeeded in converting its superiority into a hat-trick that put it in a comfortable position before the start of the second half.

This lead carries great importance for the Canadian team, which entered the match seeking its first win in the tournament after drawing in the opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Despite the presence of captain Alphonso Davies in the match squad after a long absence due to injury, he did not start the match, while the Canadian lineup delivered a strong and organized performance that gave the home team full advantage.

If Canada maintains its lead, it will take an important step towards qualifying for the round of 32, an achievement that will have a special impact in a tournament held on its home soil.