REUTERS, Niagara Falls

Pints of beer, bowls of poutine, maple candies and Niagara Falls for a backdrop -- Canadians and tourists at one of the most iconic natural wonders in North America were spoilt for choice when they turned up to watch Canada take on Qatar at the World Cup on Friday.

The cherry on top was a 6-0 win over Qatar -- a historic first win for Canada at the finals in their Group B match in Vancouver.

Ecstatic supporters hugged their friends and families on the final whistle, which capped off a dominant display by Canada against a Qatar side that ended the match with nine men.

“We’re here for Canada’s first-ever win at the FIFA World Cup, set next to one of Canada’s natural landmarks. It’s unreal. What an experience. You couldn’t ask for more,” said Dylan McAleer, a local resident.

“Watch out for Canada. We’re coming out. This is our time, I think,” he signed off.

The gathering, organised by Niagara Parks, welcomed hundreds of people just steps away from the cascading waterfalls.

Every goal from Canada was cheered by fans as they rose from their Muskoka chairs, with some breaking into a celebratory dance.

Fifty-seven-year-old Najeeb Bataineh, a resident of the city of St. Catharines, started handing out a Canadian One

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