# World Cup 2026 Roundup: Canada Crushes Qatar 6-0, Mexico Edges South Korea in Group Stage Action
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup continued its thrilling group stage on Thursday, June 18, with four matches across Groups A and B. Here’s everything you need to know about the day’s action and what’s coming up next.
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## Thursday’s Results at a Glance
| Match | Group | Score | Venue |
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| Czechia vs. South Africa | A | 1β1 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA) |
| Switzerland vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina | B | 4β1 | SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA) |
| Canada vs. Qatar | B | 6β0 | BC Place (Vancouver, Canada) |
| Mexico vs. South Korea | A | 1β0 | Estadio Akron (Guadalajara, Mexico) |
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## Key Moments & Highlights
### π¨π¦ Canada 6β0 Qatar β Statement Win for the Co-Hosts
Canada delivered the most emphatic performance of the tournament so far, dismantling Qatar 6β0 in front of a roaring home crowd at BC Place in Vancouver. **Jonathan David** scored a hat-trick, becoming the tournament’s joint top scorer alongside Argentina’s Lionel Messi (3 goals each). Qatar played with nine men for much of the second half, and Canada punished them mercilessly. The result puts Canada on 4 points in Group B β a massive step toward knockout qualification in their first World Cup as a host nation.
### π²π½ Mexico 1β0 South Korea β Hosts Stay Perfect
Mexico made it two wins from two in Group A, edging South Korea 1β0 at Estadio Akron. El Tri have been rock-solid defensively, keeping clean sheets in both matches. With 6 points, Mexico is in pole position to win Group A.
### π¨π Switzerland 4β1 Bosnia & Herzegovina β Clinical Swiss
Switzerland bounced back in style after drawing their opener against Qatar. A dominant 4β1 win over Bosnia at SoFi Stadium puts them level on 4 points with Canada in Group B. The Swiss attack looked dangerous and well-organized.
### π¨πΏ Czechia 1β1 South Africa β Hard-Fought Draw
Both sides walked away with a point apiece in Atlanta. Czechia picked up their first point of the tournament, while South Africa earned their first draw after losing 2β0 to Mexico in the opener.
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## Latest Group Standings
**Group A:** Mexico (6 pts), South Korea (3 pts), Czechia (1 pt), South Africa (1 pt)
**Group B:** Canada (4 pts), Switzerland (4 pts), Bosnia & Herzegovina (1 pt), Qatar (1 pt)
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## Looking Ahead β Friday, June 19
Today’s schedule brings four more group-stage clashes as Groups C and D take center stage:
| Match | Group | Time (ET) | Venue |
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| USA vs. Australia πΊπΈ | D | 3:00 PM | Seattle Stadium (Seattle, WA) |
| Scotland vs. Morocco π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ | C | 6:00 PM | Boston Stadium (Boston, MA) | | Brazil vs. Haiti π§π· | C | 9:00 PM | Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia, PA) |
| TΓΌrkiye vs. Paraguay πΉπ· | D | 12:00 AM (Sat) | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (San Francisco, CA) |
All eyes will be on the USMNT as they face Australia in Seattle β a crucial Group D matchup after the Americans opened with a convincing 4β1 win over Paraguay.
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## FAQ
**Q: When do the knockout rounds start?**
A: The Round of 32 begins on Sunday, June 28, with the knockout stages running through the Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
**Q: Who are the top scorers so far?**
A: Lionel Messi (Argentina) and Jonathan David (Canada) lead with 3 goals each. Germany also put up big numbers β they beat CuraΓ§ao 7β1.
**Q: Which teams have impressed the most?**
A: Canada’s 6β0 demolition of Qatar caught everyone’s attention. Germany (7 goals vs CuraΓ§ao), England (4β2 over Croatia), and Sweden (5β1 over Tunisia) have also looked sharp.
**Q: Where can I watch the matches?**
A: All matches are broadcast on FOX, FS1, and streaming on fubo in the US.
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*Data sourced from Sporting News, FIFA.com, and ESPN. Updated as of June 19, 2026.*