World Cup 2026 enters decisive third round as groups begin to close
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
What happened
Day 14 of the 2026 World Cup opens the decisive third round, with three groups finishing overnight and knockout slots being decided. Canada, Brazil, Mexico and several others are fighting for group positions, while Qatar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Haiti and possibly others are on the brink of elimination. The key matches are Canada-Switzerland, Qatar-Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil-Scotland, Morocco-Haiti, Mexico-Czech Republic and South Korea-South Africa.
- 01Three World Cup 2026 groups are decided overnight into Thursday morning.
- 02Canada and Switzerland have already advanced in Group 2, but first place is still open.
- 03Brazil-Switzerland? No, Brazil-Scotland and Morocco-Haiti decide Group 3.
- 04Mexico has clinched Group 1, while South Korea still needs a point.
- 05Qatar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Haiti are close to elimination.
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