Los Angeles, United States, June 19, 2026 (AFP) - Canada romp to first World Cup win, Switzerland thump Bosnia

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2026-06-19

Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to secure their first ever World Cup victory on Thursday as Switzerland reignited their campaign with a resounding defeat of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Tournament co-hosts Canada had lost all six of their previous matches at the World Cup, at the 1986 and 2022 finals, but brought that run of losses to a halt in spectacular fashion at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium. With Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney -- wearing a re......

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