World Cup 2026 Results: Mexico First to Qualify, Canada Make History in 6-0 Rout

Czechia 1-1 South Africa

In a Group A game both sides badly needed to win, Czechia and South Africa played out a 1-1 draw in Atlanta that leaves both clinging on. Michal Sadílek swept Czechia in front early after a slick move, and the Europeans dominated a one-sided first half. But South Africa came out transformed after the break, ratcheting up the intensity to earn a deserved second-half equaliser. The point gives each side their first of the tournament — but with Mexico and South Korea ahead, both now face an uphill battle to reach the knockouts.

Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina

Switzerland produced a strong finish to beat Bosnia 4-1 in Los Angeles and briefly move top of Group B. The game was goalless until the 74th minute, when Manzambi lashed home a sensational volley. Rubén Vargas added a second on the counter, and Manzambi grabbed his brace late on, smashing in a Vargas cutback. Ermin Mahmić pulled one back with a spectacular strike, but after a reckless challenge gave away a penalty, Granit Xhaka converted from the spot to complete a 4-1 win. It was the response Switzerland wanted after their late draw with Qatar.

Canada 6-0 Qatar

Co-hosts Canada made history at a rapturous BC Place, hammering nine-man Qatar 6-0 for their first-ever World Cup victory — and doing it in record-breaking style. Cyle Larin pounced on a rebound to open the scoring in the 16th minute, before Jonathan David took over: the striker volleyed in a second, poked home a third in first-half stoppage time, and completed his hat-trick deep in stoppage time. Substitute Nathan Saliba curled in a free kick, and a Qatar own goal completed the rout.

Qatar finished with nine men after two red cards, and the night was tempered by a serious-looking lower-leg injury to Canada’s Ismaël Koné. The six goals were the most ever scored by a CONCACAF nation in a World Cup match and equalled the record margin of victory for a host nation. David joined Lionel Messi as the only players with a hat-trick at this tournament, and Canada — roared on by a home crowd — went top of Group B.

Mexico 1-0 South Korea

In the night’s headline act, hosts Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 in Guadalajara to become the first team to qualify for the Round of 32. Luis Romo settled a tight, tense contest with a 50th-minute goal, and Mexico — without suspended captain César Montes — held firm. South Korea pushed hard for an equaliser, had a goal ruled out for offside and forced several late saves, but could not break through. Two wins from two leaves Mexico on six points and through with a game to spare.