Canada opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B campaign with a dominant 6-0 victory over Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver on June 18, 2026.
This decisive win places Canada atop Group B after the first matchday, giving them a strong start in their home World Cup.
Canada will now prepare for their next Group B fixture, while Qatar will look to rebound from this opening loss.
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