The final round of the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has started with Switzerland claiming Group B in an epic 2-1 victory over Canada.
At the same time, Bosnia and Herzegovina did its chances of moving through to the knockout stages no harm with a 3-1 win over Qatar.
Later on, Haiti scored its first World Cup goal in 52 years in an early shock for Morocco, before the African team hit back to win 4-2, while Scotland suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brazil to leave its World Cup hopes relying on other results.
Group A will be finalised as Mexico City plays host to Czechia and Mexico at the same time as South Africa-South Korea plays out in Monterrey from 11am (AEST).
Meanwhile, a key Socceroo has been ruled out of Australia’s clash with Paraguay on Friday.
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Thu 25 Jun 2026 at 10:34am
Live updates: Group A
Thu 25 Jun 2026 at 12:57pm
FT: Mexico beats Czechia 3-0
Thu 25 Jun 2026 at 12:55pm
90+3′ MEXICO SCORES AGAIN!
Álvaro Fidalgo puts the icing on the cake for Mexico.
A clinical finish from the midfielder, who finds the top corner.
Thu 25 Jun 2026 at 12:51pm
South Korea needs to score to go through
It’s all South Korea now.
Can they create a big chance?
They have six minutes to save themselves.
Thu 25 Jun 2026 at 12:45pm
84′ Time running out for South Korea
The Asian team has struggled to create much this second half.
South Africa is defending well.
Thu 25 Jun 2026 at 12:40pm
78′ Mexico brings on 40-year-old keeper
Guillermo Ochoa is coming on as a sub.
The 40-year-old is playing in his sixth World Cup.
He retires after the tournament so is given a runout seeing Mexico is safe and through.
Nice touch!
Thu 25 Jun 2026 at 12:30pm
What now for South Korea?
If South Korea can’t find an equaliser, they will finish third and have a nervous wait to see if they qualify for the next round.
South Africa will go through in second place.
Crazy stuff in Monterrey.
Thu 25 Jun 2026 at 12:24pm
63′ SOUTH AFRICA SCORES!!
The goals are flying in!
Bafana Bafana lead.
Thapelo Maseko with the finish.
That’s no more than South Africa deserves.
A win will put South Africa into the next round!
Thu 25 Jun 2026 at 12:22pm
61′ MEXICO SCORES AGAIN!
The home fans go wild!
There’s a terrible mix-up in the Czechia defence.
A clearance ricochets off a Mexican player.
The ball falls to Julián Quiñones, who puts it into the net.
Game over.
Thu 25 Jun 2026 at 12:16pm
54′ GOAL! MEXICO LEADS 1-0!
At last, a goal!
Mexico goes in front after a swift counterattack.
The ball comes to Mateo Chávez, who coolly slots it past the keeper.
The home fans go nuts.
Czechia are heading home, barring a miracle.
Thu 25 Jun 2026 at 12:13pm
51′ Big chance for South Africa
Makgopa has had some decent chances today.
He looks to be clear but cuts back and is blocked.
South Africa needs to be more clinical or they are going home.
Thu 25 Jun 2026 at 12:07pm
Son Heung-min on for second half for South Korea
Start player Son Heung-min is on for the second half for South Korea.
Kim Jin-Gyu and Jens Castrop also come on as South Korea makes three changes.
Big roar for the arrival of Son Heung-min.
Hwang Hee-chan, Lee Tae-seok and Paik Seung-ho are off.
Thu 25 Jun 2026 at 11:59am
Lack of action in both games
This often happens in the final group games.
All the teams know what they need to do to qualify.
Mexico are already through and South Korea only needs a draw.
The result? Two pretty dull games.
Czechia and South Africa both need to win, so hopefully we’ll see some more action in the second half.
Thu 25 Jun 2026 at 11:51am
HT: Goalless between Mexico and Czechia
Thu 25 Jun 2026 at 11:50am
HT: South Africa drawing 0-0 with South Korea
Thu 25 Jun 2026 at 11:44am
42′ South Africa on top
South Africa has had the best chances in this game.
Remember, South Africa has to win or they are going home.
Just need a bit more composure and quality up front.
Thu 25 Jun 2026 at 11:39am
37′ Ambitious overhead kick attempt by Mexico
The match has been short of quality.
That was an ambitious attempt of an overhead kick by centre back Israel Reyes.
Decent effort, but goes wide.
Thu 25 Jun 2026 at 11:34am
30′ How did South Africa not score?
A powerful shot from outside the box is saved by Kim Seung-Gyu, but the rebound falls straight to Evidence Makgopa.
He is right in front of goal but shoots straight at the keeper.
What a miss!
VAR would have checked if it had gone in. Could have been offside.
Big miss though
Thu 25 Jun 2026 at 11:28am
Fans having fun
It hasn’t been the best game so far, but South Korea and South Africa fans are enjoying it.
Thu 25 Jun 2026 at 11:24am
