Mexico into World Cup last 32, Canada celebrate historic win

Mexico became the first team to advance to the knockout round of the 2026 World Cup after defeating South Korea 1-0 on Thursday. Canada secured their first ever World Cup victory by thrashing a nine-man Qatar 6-0 in Group B, moving to the brink of the last 32, though midfielder Ismael Kone was carried off the field with a serious injury. Switzerland also revived their campaign with a convincing win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in Los Angeles on the same day.