Canada roll Qatar 6–0 for first World Cup win ever

Canada's first World Cup win: 6–0 against Qatar

Thursday in Vancouver, your team made history. Canada 6–0 Qatar, the first World Cup victory the country has ever recorded (2). The win all but books a spot in the knockout stages. Several goals came from players with Belgian Pro League roots, a pipeline that delivered when it mattered (2).

Koné posts from hospital after horror injury

Ismaël Koné suffered a fractured tibia and fibula during the match and is already in hospital awaiting surgery (1). He posted from his bed after the game, letting fans know he is okay (1). Moïse Bombito went to visit him before the operation (1). No timeline yet on recovery.

FIFA disciplinary action looming after post-match brawl

A brawl broke out after the final whistle and FIFA are watching. Former referee Keith Hackett did not hold back: "These are unacceptable images to be beaming around the world. FIFA's disciplinary panel cannot ignore or accept what took place" (3). Both Canada and Qatar face potential fines. Hackett also criticized the referee for not sending off Qatar's Assim Madibo earlier in the match, which he believes might have prevented the escalation (3).

Fan reactions

The mood is electric. Bombito showing up at Koné's bedside before surgery hit hard, fans are calling it the image of the tournament (Reddit). And the Saliba free kick is getting its own fan-cam treatment, with one clip from the stands picking up traction (Reddit).