25/06/2026 19:27 - Deportes
The Mexican national team delivered a dream performance in Group A by defeating Czech Republic 3-0 in a historic day for Mexican football. Goals from Mateo Chávez, Julián Quiñones, and Álvaro Fidalgo sealed a victory that positioned Mexico as undisputed group leaders with 9 points, achieving the so-called "perfect score" (winning all three group matches) for the first time in their World Cup history.
The match, played on June 24, 2026, featured a special emotional moment: legendary goalkeeper Memo Ochoa entered at minute 78 to play his sixth World Cup, matching the all-time record for World Cup appearances and receiving FIFA's recognition with the Legacy Patch.
Context: The "perfect score" refers to winning all three group stage matches, achieving the maximum possible 9 points. This is considered an ideal start to a World Cup campaign and demonstrates complete group dominance.
The Seleção (Brazil's national team) thrashed Scotland 3-0 with a brace from Vinicius Jr. and a goal from Matheus Cunha, finishing first in Group C with 7 points and a +6 goal difference. Neymar played his first minutes after 981 days sidelined due to muscle injuries.
Next opponent: Round of 16 vs Group F runner-up on June 29 in Houston.
The African side defeated Haiti 4-2 with a standout performance from Gessime Yassine, accumulating 7 points and a +3 goal difference to claim second place in Group C.
Next opponent: Round of 16 vs Group F winner on June 29 in Monterrey, Mexico.
The Argentina National Team, already qualified as Group J winners with 6 points and a +5 goal difference, will play their final group stage match on June 27 at 23:00 against Jordan in Dallas. Scaloni's team has confirmed they will make rotations and rest Cuti Romero due to a knee knock.
On June 24, Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday, solidifying his status as the all-time World Cup top scorer with 18 goals, also breaking 4 Guinness World Records: most goals (18), most matches played (28), most victories (18), and most minutes played (2,489).
| Group | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| A | Mexico vs Czech Republic | 3-0 |
| A | South Africa vs South Korea | 1-0 |
| C | Brazil vs Scotland | 3-0 |
| C | Morocco vs Haiti | 4-2 |
| - | Switzerland vs Canada | 2-1 |
| - | Colombia vs DR Congo | 1-0 |
The first knockout stage fixture has been determined: South Africa vs Canada will face each other on June 29, 2026 in Los Angeles. South Africa advanced as Group A runners-up with 4 points, while Canada progressed as one of the best third-placed teams.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
