World Cup 2026 · Day 14

Day fourteen: hosts Mexico and Canada close their groups as Groups A, B and C finish the group stage, a day after Cristiano Ronaldo's double sank Uzbekistan 5-0 and England were held to a goalless draw by Ghana

The 2026 World Cup group stage reaches day fourteen. On Wednesday 24 June, Groups A, B and C wrap up: Mexico, already through as Group A winners, host Czechia at the Estadio Azteca, Canada face Switzerland at BC Place in Vancouver and Brazil meet Scotland in Miami. It comes a day after Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first two goals of the tournament in Portugal's 5-0 rout of Uzbekistan and England were frustrated in a 0-0 draw with Ghana. Six verified stories.

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Day fourteen

Groups A, B and C close the group stage on Wednesday

Day fourteen on 24 June completes the group stage in Groups A, B and C. Mexico host Czechia at the Estadio Azteca and South Africa meet Korea Republic in Group A, Canada face Switzerland in Vancouver and Bosnia and Herzegovina play Qatar in Group B, and Brazil take on Scotland while Morocco meet Haiti in Group C.

Sources: ESPN · NBC Sports
Group A

Mexico, already qualified, host Czechia at the Estadio Azteca

Mexico close Group A against Czechia at the Estadio Azteca on 24 June. El Tri have already topped the group and were the first nation to reach the round of 32, winning both of their matches without conceding a goal. Czechia, still without a win at the tournament, need a result to keep their hopes alive.

Sources: Concacaf · Yahoo Sports
Group B

Canada can seal a knockout place against Switzerland in Vancouver

Canada host Switzerland at BC Place in Vancouver on 24 June in a Group B decider. The co-hosts, who thrashed Qatar 6-0 after opening with a draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, can book a place in the round of 32 with a positive result against the Swiss.

Sources: TSN · beIN Sports
Group C

Brazil meet Scotland at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami

Brazil face Scotland at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on 24 June in their final Group C match, with Morocco meeting Haiti in Atlanta at the same time. Both Group C games will help decide who advances from a section where the early results have been mixed.

Sources: ESPN · NBC Sports
Portugal

Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal rout Uzbekistan 5-0

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first two goals of the tournament as Portugal routed Uzbekistan 5-0 on 23 June. The brace from the 41-year-old captain headlined a comfortable win that strengthened Portugal's position heading into the final round of group matches.

Sources: Yahoo Sports · NBC News
Group L

England held to a goalless draw by Ghana

England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in Foxborough on 23 June, a frustrating Group L result for Thomas Tuchel's side. England dominated the game and generated 19 shots to Ghana's two, but the final touch repeatedly let them down in front of goal.

Sources: NBC News · Yahoo Sports