# World Cup 2026 Roundup: Mexico Perfect, Messi Makes History, Scotland on the Brink
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Another thrilling day of World Cup 2026 action has come and gone, with several teams booking their knockout-stage tickets, Lionel Messi cementing his legacy as the all-time leading World Cup goalscorer, and Scotland left sweating on their fate.
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## Mexico 3–0 Czech Republic — Perfect Hosts
Mexico delivered a statement performance at the iconic Azteca Stadium, brushing aside the Czech Republic 3–0 to finish Group A with a **perfect 100% record** — the first time in their history they’ve won all three group-stage matches.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|——|:–:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:–:|:—:|
| Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| South Africa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | –1 | 6 |
| South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | –4 | 3 |
| Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | –4 | 0 |
Substitute **Álvaro Fidalgo** scored a stunning 18-yard finish into the top corner to seal the win, while veteran goalkeeper **Guillermo Ochoa** kept yet another clean sheet. Mexico have now gone **315 minutes without conceding** at this tournament.
**South Africa** secured second place with a gritty 1–0 win over South Korea, setting up a Round of 32 clash with Canada on June 28.
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## Switzerland 2–1 Canada — Both Through
In Vancouver, Switzerland topped Group B with a 2–1 victory over co-hosts Canada. Goals from **Ruben Vargas** and **Johan Manzambi** inside the opening 12 minutes of the second half sealed the deal.
Despite the loss, Canada made history — this is the **first time they’ve reached the knockout stage** of a men’s World Cup. However, by finishing second, they lose home advantage for their next match, which will be played in Los Angeles.
Switzerland join Argentina and France as the only nations to reach the knockout rounds in each of the **last four World Cups**.
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## Brazil 3–0 Scotland — Tartan Army on Edge
Brazil cruised past Scotland 3–0 in Miami, with **Vinicius Jr** scoring his third goal in three group games before adding a second with a clinical header. Substitute **Matheus Cunha** smashed home a third after **Bruno Guimarães** won the ball high up the pitch.
Scotland now sit in third place in Group C with just 3 points, anxiously awaiting whether they’ll be among the best eight third-place finishers to sneak into the last 32.
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## Morocco 4–2 Haiti — Late Drama in Atlanta
Haiti fought valiantly, taking the lead twice and scoring their **first World Cup goals in 52 years**, but Morocco rallied with late strikes from **Soufiane Rahimi** and **Gessime Yassine** to win 4–2.
Sunderland striker **Wilson Isidor** scored one of the goals of the tournament — a 25-yard rocket into the top corner. Morocco finish as Group C runners-up behind Brazil.
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## Messi Makes History: 18 World Cup Goals
**Lionel Messi** is now the **all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history** with 18 goals, surpassing the previous record. The 38-year-old scored a hat-trick against Algeria and added a brace against Austria to break the mark.
Messi has now scored in **six consecutive World Cup matches** — a feat only achieved by Just Fontaine (1958) and Jairzinho (1970). No player has ever scored in seven straight. He’s also a strong contender for his first-ever Golden Boot at age 39.
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## More Results Across the Tournament
| Match | Score | Key Story |
|——-|:—–:|———–|
| United States vs Australia | **2–0** | US reach knockout stage |
| Norway vs Senegal | **3–2** | Haaland scores twice |
| Egypt vs New Zealand | **1–0** | Egypt’s first-ever WC win |
| England vs Ghana | **2–2** | England top Group L |
| Colombia vs DR Congo | **1–0** | Colombia into last 32 |
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## Looking Ahead
The final round of group-stage matches continues, with the knockout Round of 32 beginning soon. Key matchups already set:
– **Mexico** vs Scotland (or another third-place team)
– **Canada** vs South Africa on June 28
– **Switzerland** vs a third-place team from Groups E-J
As the group stage wraps up, the path to the **World Cup final on July 19** is taking shape.
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## Upcoming Fixtures to Watch
Stay tuned for the next batch of group-stage deciders. With several teams still fighting for qualification, expect more drama in the coming days.
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*Data sourced from BBC Sport and FIFA.com. All match details as of June 24, 2026.*