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World Cup 2026 Today: Canada Crushes Qatar 6-0, USA vs Australia Headlines Friday’s Fixtures
The second round of group-stage matches is fully underway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Thursday delivered fireworks — including a stunning 6-0 demolition by co-host Canada over Qatar.
Thursday’s Results (June 18)
| Match | Group | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia vs South Africa | A | 1-1 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | B | 4-1 | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
| Canada vs Qatar | B | 6-0 | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Mexico vs South Korea | A | 1-0 | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara |
🔥 Key Moments from Thursday
Canada 6-0 Qatar — Jonathan David Hat-Trick Hero
Canada delivered the statement performance of the tournament so far. Jonathan David scored a brilliant hat-trick to move joint-top of the Golden Boot standings alongside Lionel Messi. The co-hosts overwhelmed Qatar from the first whistle, showcasing the kind of attacking flair that could take them deep into the knockout rounds. The 6-0 win marks Canada’s first-ever victory at a men’s FIFA World Cup.
Mexico 1-0 South Korea — Hosts Stay Perfect
El Tri made it two wins out of two in Group A, edging South Korea 1-0 in Guadalajara. Mexico’s disciplined defense and sharp counter-attacking proved too much for the Taegeuk Warriors. With 6 points, Mexico sits comfortably atop Group A.
Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia — Swiss Machine Rolls
Switzerland put on a clinical display at SoFi Stadium, scoring four against a helpless Bosnia side.
Czechia 1-1 South Africa — Honest Split
Both teams walked away with a point in a tightly contested Group A affair.
📅 Today’s Fixtures — Friday, June 19
| Match | Group | Time (ET) | Venue | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA vs Australia | D | 3:00 PM | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | FOX |
| Scotland vs Morocco | C | 6:00 PM | Boston Stadium, Boston | FS1 |
| Brazil vs Haiti | C | 9:00 PM | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | FS1 |
| Turkiye vs Paraguay | D | 12:00 AM (Sat) | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium | FS2 |
🏆 Match to Watch: USA vs Australia (3 PM ET)
The headline event of the day. The USMNT kicked off their campaign with an impressive 4-1 win over Paraguay on June 12, while Australia opened with a solid 2-0 victory against Turkiye on June 14. Both teams are on 3 points and a win here would all but secure a spot in the knockout rounds.
Seattle Stadium is expected to be rocking as the Americans look to take control of Group D in front of a home crowd. Christian Pulisic and company will face a well-organized Australian side that thrives on set pieces and physical play.
Other Matches to Watch
Scotland vs Morocco (6 PM ET) — Scotland started their campaign with a gritty 1-0 win over Haiti, while Morocco drew 1-1 with Brazil. Both teams need a result to keep pace in Group C.
Brazil vs Haiti (9 PM ET) — Brazil under pressure after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Morocco. Haiti, fresh off a narrow 1-0 loss to Scotland, will look to make life difficult for the five-time champions.
Turkiye vs Paraguay (Midnight ET) — A must-win for both after opening losses. Turkiye fell 2-0 to Australia while Paraguay lost 4-1 to the USA.
📊 Golden Boot Watch
| Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | Argentina | 3 |
| Jonathan David | Canada | 3 |
| Kylian Mbappé | France | 2 |
| Harry Kane | England | 2 |
| Niclas Füllkrug | Germany | 2 |
🔮 Looking Ahead
Group stage continues Saturday with big matchups: Netherlands vs Sweden, Germany vs Ivory Coast, and Tunisia vs Japan. The Round of 32 kicks off June 28 at SoFi Stadium.
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