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Co-hosts Mexico became the first nation to qualify for the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup with a narrow win over South Korea in Guadalajara. 19 Jun 2026
Mexico midfielder Luis Romo was in the right place at the right time to tap into an empty net after goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu spilled the ball following a collision with his team-mate Lee Gi-hyuk in the 50th minute. South Korea's best chance came in the 87th minute when Cho Gue-sung's close-range header was saved by Raul Rangel and the Mexico keeper was able to keep out Yang Hyun-jun's follow-up. Earlier, captain Son Heung-min had chipped Rangel before his effort was cleared off the line by Edson Alvarez, although the former Tottenham forward was flagged offside. Backed by a boisterous home support who had booed their team at half-time following a toothless first half, Mexico almost added a second in the 75th minute but Raul Jimenez's effort from a tight angle was saved. Substitute Obed Vargas also forced Kim into a fine diving save late on with a driven strike. The result continued Mexico's 100% start at the World Cup and confirmed Javier Aguirre's side will advance as Group A winners. That means the co-hosts will be in Mexico City for both their last-32 and potential last-16 tie, where they could face England if Thomas Tuchel's side win their group and first knockout match. Despite their defeat, South Korea remain in a good position to also advance thanks to their opening-day win over Czech Republic. They face South Africa next on Thursday (02:00 BST) in Monterrey. Mexico take on Czech Republic in their final group game at the same time Mexico City.
Substitute Johan Manzambi scored twice as Switzerland beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 in a chaotic final 20 minutes to edge towards a place in the World Cup last 32. 19 Jun 2026
Manzambi met a knockdown in the penalty area with a first-time volley past Bosnia goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj in the 74th minute, just two minutes and 46 seconds after he came off the bench. It was only the 20-year-old's fourth touch. With Bosnia down to 10 men following Tarik Muharemovic's straight red card for bringing down Breel Embolo when clean through on goal, Ruben Vargas doubled Switzerland's advantage with a precise curling finish into the bottom corner. Vargas turned provider in the 90th minute when he set up Manzambi to score his second of the night from close range, before Granit Xhaka converted an injury-time penalty after Djibril Sow was tripped by Amar Memic. Ermin Mahmic scored a late consolation for Bosnia with a spectacular volley following a corner. "It's probably the best moment of my career so far," Manzambi said after the game. "We knew why we didn't start well and we had to be patient but we're a good team and I think we showed that." Until Manzambi's opener, Switzerland had been frustrated by their own lacklustre finishing and a stubborn Bosnia defence. In the early stages, Switzerland exploited space on the left wing because of Bosnia's narrow shape out of possession, but Dan Ndoye fired into the side-netting before failing to make contact with a low cross with an attempted flick. Ndoye saw his spectacular bicycle kick effort tipped over the bar early in the second half, before he made way for Manzambi. Bosnia began to push again and looked the stronger side, but lost momentum at the hydration break midway through the second half. Bosnia's veteran striker Edin Dzeko made his first appearance in his second World Cup and was his side's main threat, but could not muster a goal and was replaced on 64 minutes. Switzerland top group B with four points, while Bosnia are bottom with one point and a goal difference of minus three.
Ismael Kone's serious-looking injury left Canada manager Jesse Marsch in tears and overshadowed their first World Cup finals win as they thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0. 19 Jun 2026
With the co-hosts already leading 3-0 in Vancouver and with a man advantage, Qatar's Assim Omer Madibo and Kone both challenged for the ball, resulting in a lengthy stoppage and the Canadian being carried off on a stretcher. Madibo was originally shown a yellow card, but it was upgraded to a red after a video assistant referee (VAR) intervention. But with his name being chanted by the Canadian supporters, ex-Watford midfielder Kone was able to sit up and wave as he was carried around the side of the pitch while inhaling painkillers. Canada are now likely to reach the knockout rounds, but the injury to Kone is a huge blow to their prospects of a run beyond the last 32. The horrific injury marred what was otherwise a historic occasion for Canada. Cyle Larin opened the scoring with a poacher's finish in the 16th minute, netting his second in as many games, before Jonathan David scored the first of his hat-trick 13 minutes later. Qatar were then shown the first of their two red cards as Homam El Amin was sent off for a professional foul on Tajon Buchanan in the 33rd minute. David netted his second in first-half added time. Kone's injury overshadowed the second half: When Nathan Saliba curled in a free-kick to make it 4-0 in the 63rd minute, he held up the injured midfielder's shirt - a gesture that was met by huge cheers from the crowd. Canada added a fifth with 15 minutes remaining as Mohammad Al Mannai sliced Jacob Shaffelburg's effort into his own goal. David rounded off a superb hat-trick in stoppage time by latching on to Buchanan's effort before driving beyond Mahmoud Abunada. Victory by a six-goal margin means Canada sit top of group B - level on points with Switzerland, but three goals better off.
Colombia made a winning return to the World Cup by defeating debutants Uzbekistan, with former Liverpool forward Luis Diaz and Crystal Palace defender Daniel Munoz among the goalscorers. 18 Jun 2026
After failing to qualify for the 2022 competition, Colombia secured a victory at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City to move top of Group K. Munoz scored the first goal with a superb volley at full stretch when he connected with a fine pass forwards from Diaz, who had earlier hit the post. Uzbekistan, coached by Italian World Cup-winning defender Fabio Cannavaro, equalised in the 60th minute through Abbosbek Fayzullaev's close-range header after Colombia goalkeeper Camilo Vargas had parried Gustavo Puerta's effort. But the South Americans quickly regained their lead with Diaz's strike going in despite Utkir Yusupov in the Uzbekistan goal getting two hands to the ball. Uzbekistan, 50th in the world rankings, nearly made it 2-2, but Akmal Mozgovoy curled a shot just wide in the 90th minute, before Colombia substitute Jaminton Campaz headed in a third goal late on. There was still time for Uzbekistan's Jakhongir Urozov to hit the crossbar as Colombia took the three points. For Diaz, who helped Liverpool win the Premier League in 2024-25 before moving to Bayern Munich in a £65.5m move last summer, his goal was his first in a World Cup. It came after an excellent first season at Bayern, in which he scored 15 goals and provided 14 assists to help them win the German league and cup double. Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo in the group's other game. Uzbekistan face Portugal on Tuesday (18:00 BST), before Colombia take on DR Congo (Wednesday, 03:00 BST).
Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner to deny Panama their first-ever World Cup point in Toronto, Canada. 18 Jun 2026
With six minutes added on at the end of match of few chances, Brandon Thomas-Asante raced down the left, beat his marker, and squared the ball for Yirenkyi, who tapped in. The result was harsh on Panama, who had matched the four-time African champions in only their fourth World Cup appearance since their debut in 2018. Ghana's next game is against Group L leaders England in Boston on Tuesday (21:00 BST), while Panama will hope to end their losing World Cup record when they face Croatia in Toronto on Wednesday (00:00 BST). Panama almost took the lead inside the first two minutes but Cecilio Waterman's strike was tipped over the bar by Ghana keeper Lawrence Ati Zigi. In the second half Panama's Cristian Martinez hammered a shot against the side-netting when only a few yards from goal. And in the closing stages, goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera, up for a late set-piece, headed the ball to team-mate Ismael Diaz who nodded straight to Benjamin Asare, Ghana's second-choice keeper. Head coach Carlos Queiroz had brought on Asare at half-time after Zigi suffered an injury when he landed awkwardly in the first period. Queiroz's side created little before scoring what was the latest winning goal so far at this summer's World Cup, and will probably need to improve if they are to get a positive result from their next match with England. Ghana were without midfielder Thomas Partey after he was denied entry to Canada because of ongoing criminal proceedings in the UK.