DID Press: Canada and Switzerland secured emphatic victories in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Mexico strengthened its position at the top of Group A with a narrow win over South Korea.
In Thursday’s matches, the Czech Republic and South Africa played out a 1-1 draw. Switzerland defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1, while Canada produced the most dominant result of the day, thrashing Qatar 6-0. Mexico edged South Korea 1-0 to boost its hopes of advancing to the knockout stage.
Canada’s convincing victory significantly improved its qualification prospects, while Switzerland remained among the leading contenders in Group B following its comfortable win. Mexico’s success allowed the host nation to consolidate its lead in Group A.
Upcoming matches scheduled in Afghanistan time include the United States against Australia at 11:30 p.m., Scotland versus Morocco at 2:30 a.m., Brazil against Haiti at 5:00 a.m., and Türkiye versus Paraguay at 7:30 a.m.
Brazil’s clash with Haiti is expected to be among the most anticipated matches of the day, while the United States will seek a victory over Australia to strengthen its standing in Group D.