New Delhi, June 19 -- Jonathan David scored three goals as Canada recorded their first-ever victory at a FIFA World Cup finals, cruising to a dominant 6-0 win over a struggling Qatar side reduced to nine players on Thursday.

While the emphatic result strengthened Canada's hopes of advancing to the knockout rounds, celebrations were overshadowed by a serious injury to midfielder Ismael Kone. The win lifted the tournament co-hosts to the top of Group B with four points from two matches, while Qatar remained at the bottom of the standings with one point. Canada will face second-placed Switzerland, who are also on four points, in Vancouver on Wednesday.

Backed by a passionate home crowd decked out in red and white, Canada started aggressive...