World Cup today: Co-hosts Mexico look to book place in knockout rounds

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18 Jun 2026 • 5:46 PM MYT
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World Cup today: Co-hosts Mexico look to book place in knockout rounds

  • The second round of group games get underway as co-hosts Canada aim for their first win at a World Cup and Mexico look to secure their place in the knockout rounds.
  • Group A’s Czech Republic will go head-to-head with South Africa at 5pm (BST), following defeat for both teams last week.
  • Their respective victors, South Korea and Mexico, will also be playing today at 7pm (local time), or 2am (BST).
  • Co-hosts Canada are set to take on Qatar in Vancouver at 11pm (BST).
  • Switzerland will face Bosnia & Herzegovina in Los Angeles at 8pm (BST) or 12pm (local time).

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