The second round of matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup got underway on Thursday, delivering goals, surprises and landmark results as teams battled for progression and survival.
Czechia and South Africa opened the day with a tightly contested 1–1 draw, with both sides showing resilience but failing to find a decisive breakthrough.
Switzerland then produced a commanding performance against Bosnia-Herzegovina, securing a 4–1 victory in a dramatic encounter where all five goals came in the second half, underlining their attacking dominance after the break.
The standout result of the day came from Canada, who made history by crushing Qatar 6–0 to record their first-ever World Cup victory. The Canadians delivered a ruthless attacking display that firmly announced their arrival on the global stage.
The day’s action concluded with Mexico taking on South Korea, adding further intensity to a packed round of fixtures as teams continue to fight for qualification into the next phase of the tournament.
