The third round of the 2026 World Cup opened with simultaneous matches in Group B. Canada, which had already beaten Qatar 6-0 and secured advancement, faced Switzerland, which had defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina. The first half ended scoreless, but Switzerland went ahead early in the second half on a goal by Vargas. That result left Switzerland first in the group with seven points and Canada second with four.
In the other Group B match, Bosnia and Herzegovina took a two-goal lead over Qatar in the 29th and 34th minutes. Qatar pulled one back in the 42nd minute. The report said the losing side will be eliminated from the World Cup, while the winner will reach four points and is likely to advance to the round of 32.
Later tonight at 1:00, Morocco, with four points, will meet Haiti, which has lost twice and is effectively out. Brazil, also on four points, will play Scotland, which has three points after beating Haiti. Brazil wants a win to finish first in the group, assuming Morocco beats Haiti; a draw would still send Brazil through in second place, but a loss could leave it facing stronger opponents later.
At 04:00, Group A will feature Mexico, which will advance from first place, against Czechia, which has one point and must win to progress, possibly from third place. South Korea, with three points, will play South Africa, and a Korean win would send South Korea through and eliminate the African side. A surprise South African win, combined with a draw by a rival, would also take South Africa into the round of 32.
