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In association football, co-hosts Canada win their first-ever FIFA World Cup match after defeating Qatar 6–0 on the second matchday

In association football, co-hosts Canada win their first-ever FIFA World Cup match after defeating Qatar 6–0 on the second matchday.

By Belfast Herald Sport2 min read

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In association football, co-hosts Canada win their first-ever FIFA World Cup match after defeating Qatar 6–0 on the second matchday.

The development was among the significant sport stories being followed from World. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to AFP via France 24 on 18 June 2026.

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