Jonathan David hat‑trick fuels Canada’s 6‑0 win as Mexico qualify

Canada secured a historic 6‑0 victory over Qatar on Tuesday in Vancouver, with Juventus striker Jonathan David netting a hat‑trick, while Mexico clinched a 1‑0 win against South Korea in Guadalajara to become the first team into the 2026 World Cup round of 32. Canada entered the match after a 1‑1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina. The 6‑0 win over Qatar placed them atop Group B and left them needing only a draw against Switzerland to qualify. Juventus striker Jonathan David scored a hat‑trick, raising his tally to 42 goals in 79 appearances and tying him for the tournament’s top scorer. He became the second Juventus player to net a World Cup hat‑trick after Paolo Rossi. The feat also made him the first forward from an Italian club to achieve a World Cup hat‑trick in the 21st century.

Mexico clinch Group A with 1‑0 win over South Korea

Cyle Larin opened the scoring after a David assist, and Saliba later added a goal while holding up his shirt in tribute to injured teammate Ismaël Koné. An own goal by Al Manai and a second David strike completed the 6‑0 scoreline. A high‑impact challenge by Qatar defender Madibo on Sassuolo midfielder Ismaël Koné caused fractures to both tibia and fibula. Koné was taken to hospital, will undergo surgery and faces a four‑ to five‑month lay‑off, ending his World Cup participation. Madibo visited the Canadian dressing room to apologise personally.

Raúl Jiménez helps Mexico reach World Cup last 32 with 1-0 win over South Korea

In Guadalajara, Luis Romo scored the only goal after South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung‑Gyu mishandled a ball and collided with a teammate, leaving the net open. Mexico’s Raúl Rangel later made several key saves to preserve the lead. The 1‑0 victory gave Mexico six points, secured top spot in Group A and made them the first nation to qualify for the round of 32.