Historic pressure! Canada matches rare World Cup feat
The team fired eight shots on target against Qatar before halftime
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Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
The Canadian national team delivered a powerhouse first half in their 2026 World Cup clash against Qatar.
Details: The Canadians fired eight shots on target before the break.
According to Opta, that's the best first-half tally in a World Cup match in over 30 years. The last time a team managed as many shots on target before halftime was back in 1994.
Back then, Romania also registered eight shots on target in the first half against Argentina.
So, Canada not only dominated Qatar with authority, but also matched a statistical milestone rarely seen on the world stage.
Reminder: Rout before halftime! Canada crushes Qatar and heads toward a crucial World Cup 2026 victory
