Overview
- Canada beat Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver on Thursday, recording the nation's first men's World Cup win and powered by Jonathan David’s hat-trick.
- Ismaël Koné was stretchered off after a challenge that team officials said sounded like a break and he was taken to hospital with surgery expected and reports of tibia and fibula fractures.
- Assim Madibo was shown a straight red card after a VAR review for the tackle and later apologised as post-match confrontations involved players and coaches from both teams.
- Mexico secured the tournament’s first qualification to the Round of 32 with a 1-0 win over South Korea.
- Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha made seven saves to hold Spain to a 0-0 draw, his social media following surged and the story has renewed attention on visa and travel barriers for players’ families during this expanded, multi‑host World Cup.