19/06/2026 07:02 - Deportes
Estadio de fútbol repleto durante el Mundial 2026 con gradas llenas de hinchas celebrando y banderas de diferentes países ondeando
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, the second round of the World Cup 2026 group stage began, shaping which teams have the best chances of advancing to the Round of 32 and which ones will be forced to fight for survival in the final matchday.
Mexico 1-0 South Korea
Guadalajara Stadium | Time: 10:00 PM (Argentina time)
The Mexican national team secured their second consecutive victory in the tournament with a lone goal from Luis Romo at 5 minutes into the second half.
Czech Republic 1-1 South Africa
At the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, both teams shared points after a draw that leaves them with 1 point each and everything to be decided on the final matchday.
Goals: Sadilek (6') for Czech Republic; Mokoena (83', penalty) for South Africa.
Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Swiss displayed lethal effectiveness in the final stretch and are one step away from the Round of 16.
Scorers: Johan Manzambi (74', 90'), Rubén Vargas (84'), Granit Xhaka (90+7', penalty).
Consolation: Ermin Mahmic (90+3'). Tarik Muharemovic was sent off in the second half.
Canada 6-0 Qatar
🔥 The biggest win by a CONCACAF team in World Cup history!
Jonathan David (Juventus) scored a hat-trick and joined Lionel Messi as the tournament's top scorer.
Goals: Cyle Larin (16'), Jonathan David (29', 45+3', 90+2'), Nathan Saliba (64'), own goal by Mohammed Manai (75').
| Group | Team | Points | Played | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Mexico | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | +3 |
| Czech Republic | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| South Africa | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| South Korea | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2 |
Note: Partial standings for Group A at the close of this matchday.
The World Cup 2026 is being held across three host countries: United States, Mexico, and Canada. This is the first World Cup featuring 48 participating teams, which means the group stage consists of 12 groups of 4 teams each. The top two teams from each group, plus the 8 best third-place teams, advance to the Round of 32.
CONCACAF: The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football, governing body for soccer in the region.
Broadcast: DSports, DGO, and Disney+ Premium in Argentina.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
