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BC Place Vancouver: Jonathan David notched a hat-trick while Cyle Larin and Nathan Saliba added goals as co-hosts Canada thrash nine-man Qatar 6-0 at BC Place Vancouver here on Friday (IST).

It is the first FIFA World Cup victory for the 2026 co-hosts, who, with four points, are on the precipice of the knockout round. Canadians now need only a draw against Switzerland in their final match to finish top of the group.

Cyle Larin, fresh off his goal against Bosnia and Herzegovina, slotted home a rebound in the 16th minute. David took it to another level, pulverising a volley that blazed past Mahmoud Abunada in the 29th.