Qatar endured the darkest night in its brief World Cup history on Friday, collapsing to a 6-0 defeat against Canada after finishing most of the second half with nine men in a match marred by a serious injury to Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone.
The heavy loss was Qatar's biggest-ever defeat at a World Cup, surpassing the three defeats it suffered as tournament hosts in 2022. Goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada appeared overcome with emotion after the final whistle, breaking down in tears before being consoled by a teammate and Canada's Jacob Schaffelburg.
