Mexico, Brazil, and Switzerland moved closer to the knockout stage with important victories on June 25, while Bosnia and Herzegovina, Morocco, and South Africa boosted their qualification hopes as the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage entered its decisive phase.
Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Morocco, and South Africa recorded important victories on Thursday, June 25, 2026, as the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage moved closer to its conclusion. Matches played across venues in Mexico, Canada, and the United States saw several teams strengthen their positions in Groups A, B, and C while keeping qualification races alive heading into the final round of fixtures.
Mexico defeated Czechia 3-0 at Mexico City Stadium, Brazil cruised past Scotland 3-0 at Miami Stadium, Switzerland edged Canada 2-1 at BC Place Vancouver, Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Qatar 3-1 in Seattle, Morocco overcame Haiti 4-2 in Atlanta, and South Africa secured a narrow 1-0 victory over South Korea at Monterrey Stadium.
In Group A, tournament co-host Mexico continued its strong campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Czechia in front of home fans in Mexico City. The result further strengthened Mexico’s position at the top of the group and moved the team closer to securing a place in the knockout rounds.
Elsewhere in the group, South Africa kept its qualification hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-0 win over South Korea in Monterrey. The victory gave South Africa three valuable points and ensured that the battle for advancement from Group A remains competitive heading into the final matches.
Group B produced two important results. Switzerland earned a 2-1 victory over Canada at BC Place in Vancouver in a match that carried major implications for qualification. The Swiss side maintained its momentum and improved its standing ahead of the decisive final round.
Bosnia and Herzegovina also boosted its chances of progressing with a 3-1 victory over Qatar in Seattle. After a challenging start to the tournament, Bosnia and Herzegovina revived its campaign with an impressive attacking display and moved firmly back into contention for a knockout-stage berth.
In Group C, Brazil delivered one of its most complete performances of the tournament so far, defeating Scotland 3-0 at Miami Stadium. The five-time world champions controlled the match throughout and reinforced their status as one of the favorites to lift the trophy.
Morocco also impressed with a 4-2 victory over Haiti in Atlanta. The North African side showcased its attacking strength in a six-goal contest, securing a crucial win that keeps it firmly in the race for qualification.
With the group stage entering its final phase, Thursday’s results significantly reshaped the standings across Groups A, B, and C. Mexico, Brazil, and Switzerland emerged among the day’s biggest winners, while Bosnia and Herzegovina, Morocco, and South Africa kept their World Cup dreams alive with timely victories.
