Canada crush Qatar 6-0 as Jonathan David scores hat-trick on home soil

Canada delivered the standout result of the day, routing Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver to record their first-ever World Cup victory. Jonathan David scored a hat-trick in front of a home crowd, with Kyle Larin also on the scoresheet as Jesse Marsch’s side pressed high and punished a Qatar team reduced to nine men after two red cards. One dismissal followed a VAR review that overturned an initial penalty after the foul was judged outside the box, though the referee still sent the player off for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity.

Switzerland moved into strong group standing with a 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina after a goalless first half. Substitute Yan Manzambi, the 20-year-old Freiburg forward, changed the match with two late goals, while Ruben Vargas and captain Granit Xhaka also scored. Analysts said Manzambi’s delayed runs exploited Bosnia’s low, zonal defensive line.

Mexico edged South Korea 1-0 through Luis Romo after a goalkeeping error, leaving the hosts top of their group. Czech Republic and South Africa shared a 1-1 draw, with both teams picking up their first point but remaining in the lower half of the standings.

Off the pitch, debate continued over FIFA’s three-minute hydration breaks. Players had asked for updated heat guidelines before the tournament, and FIFA had said the pauses would not carry advertising. Viewers and pundits complained that commercial breaks still ran during stoppages and delayed restarts. Researchers have flagged extreme heat risk for Uruguay versus Spain in Guadalajara on June 26.

Panelists ranked David, Manzambi and Czech defender Ladislav Krejčí among the day’s best performers. They also discussed FIFA’s sensor-equipped match ball, which tracks position for offside decisions, and an emotional appeal from Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha for his mother to attend the tournament after officials moved to fast-track her visa process.