{"id":214377,"date":"2026-06-19T14:58:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T14:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/world-cup-2026-today-june-18-fixtures-results-and-updates-rg-org\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T14:58:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T14:58:30","slug":"world-cup-2026-today-june-18-fixtures-results-and-updates-rg-org","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/world-cup-2026-today-june-18-fixtures-results-and-updates-rg-org\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup 2026 Today: June 18 Fixtures, Results And Updates – rg.org"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Four matches are scheduled across Groups C and D on June 19, with the United States and Brazil both returning for their second games of the tournament.
The United States will face Australia in Seattle at 3:00 p.m. ET before Scotland meet Morocco in Foxborough at 6:00 p.m. ET.
Brazil will then take on Haiti in Philadelphia at 9:00 p.m. ET, while T\u00fcrkiye and Paraguay close the schedule in Santa Clara at 12:00 a.m. ET.
Mexico became the first team to qualify for the knockout stage, while Canada recorded the first men\u2019s World Cup victory in program history on an eventful June 18.
Czechia and South Africa opened the day with a 1-1 draw in Atlanta after Teboho Mokoena\u2019s late penalty cancelled out Michal Sadilek\u2019s early goal.
Switzerland then scored four times in the final 16 minutes to defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 in Los Angeles.
Canada produced the biggest victory of the day, beating nine-man Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver as Jonathan David completed the first men\u2019s World Cup hat trick by a Canadian player.
Mexico closed the schedule with a 1-0 win over South Korea in Zapopan. Luis Romo scored the only goal as the co-hosts secured first place in Group A with one match remaining.
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Mexico<\/a> became the first team to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup after defeating South Korea 1-0 in Guadalajara.
Luis Romo scored the only goal in the 50th minute after goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu failed to collect Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez\u2019s header. Romo reacted quickly and volleyed into the empty net.
South Korea pushed for an equalizer during the closing stages, but Mexico goalkeeper Ra\u00fal Rangel made two important saves in the 87th minute before Lee Han-beom directed a stoppage-time opportunity wide.
Mexico have won both of their Group A matches without conceding after opening the tournament with a 2-0 victory over South Africa.
The result moves Javier Aguirre\u2019s team to six points and guarantees first place in the group with one game remaining.
South Korea stay on three points and will face South Africa in their final group match as they attempt to secure qualification.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha reached 13.8 million Instagram followers after making seven saves in a historic World Cup draw with Spain (Photo by Buda Mendes\/Getty Images)
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has become one of the breakout figures<\/a> of the World Cup after his performance against Spain triggered a huge rise in his social media following.
The 40-year-old had approximately 56,000 Instagram followers before Cape Verde\u2019s tournament opener. After making seven saves in a 0-0 draw, his total reportedly climbed to around 13.8 million.
Vozinha was named player of the match after stopping all seven of Spain\u2019s attempts on target and helping Cape Verde earn a point in the country\u2019s first World Cup appearance.
The surge was accelerated by Brazilian broadcaster Caz\u00e9TV, which encouraged viewers to follow the goalkeeper during and after the match.
His reported follower total now places him ahead of major North American sports figures including Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson.
\u201cI have worked my whole life for this moment,\u201d Vozinha said after the game. \u201cI\u2019m 40 years old. I thought about leaving, but I continued because of this dream.\u201d
Cape Verde next face Uruguay in Miami on June 21.
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Canada recorded the first men\u2019s World Cup victory in program history with a 6-0 win<\/a> over nine-man Qatar at BC Place.
Jonathan David scored a hat trick, while Cyle Larin and Nathan Saliba also found the net. Canada\u2019s other goal came through Mohammed Al-Mannai\u2019s own goal.
Larin opened the scoring in the 16th minute before David struck twice to give the co-hosts a 3-0 halftime lead. David completed the first World Cup hat trick by a Canadian player in second-half stoppage time.
Qatar finished with nine players after Homam El Amin and Assim Madibo were sent off. Madibo\u2019s dismissal followed a dangerous challenge on Isma\u00ebl Kon\u00e9, who received lengthy treatment before being taken to hospital with his leg stabilized<\/a>.
Saliba replaced Kon\u00e9 and scored directly from a free kick before holding up his teammate\u2019s jersey during the celebration.
The victory moves Canada to four points from two Group B matches. Jesse Marsch\u2019s team will face Switzerland in Vancouver on June 24 with first place still available.
Ismael Kone #8 of Canada is stretched off after being fouled by Assim Madibo #23 of Qatar (Photo by Emilee Chinn\/Getty Images)
Canada midfielder Isma\u00ebl Kon\u00e9 has been stretchered off following a dangerous challenge from Assim Madibo during the second half against Qatar.
Madibo was shown a red card, reducing Qatar to nine players after Homam El Amin had been dismissed before halftime.
Kon\u00e9 remained on the ground while receiving treatment as several Canada players reacted with concern. He was eventually carried off but waved to the crowd, receiving a loud ovation from supporters at BC Place.
Nathan Saliba replaced the midfielder.
The extent of Kon\u00e9\u2019s injury is not yet known. The incident changed the atmosphere inside the stadium despite Canada holding a commanding lead.
(Photo by Fran Santiago\/Getty Images)
Canada are 45 minutes away from their first men\u2019s World Cup victory after taking a commanding 3-0 lead over 10-man Qatar in Vancouver.
Cyle Larin opened the scoring in the 16th minute after Mahmoud Abunada spilled Jonathan David\u2019s powerful effort, allowing the striker to finish from close range.
David doubled the advantage 13 minutes later, meeting a deflected ball with an excellent right-footed volley into the bottom corner.
Qatar\u2019s task became even more difficult in the 33rd minute when Homam El Amin was sent off for bringing down Tajon Buchanan just outside the penalty area. The incident was initially given as a penalty before a VAR review moved the foul outside the box and upgraded the defender\u2019s yellow card to red.
David added his second goal in first-half stoppage time, tapping into an empty net after Abunada produced an excellent save to deny Larin.
Canada created 14 shots, including eight on target, and recorded 2.42 expected goals during a dominant opening half. Qatar managed only two attempts and did not test Maxime Cr\u00e9peau.
Johan Manzambi scored twice as Switzerland struck four late goals to defeat 10-man Bosnia 4-1 (Photo by Harry How\/Getty Images)
Switzerland scored four times in the final 16 minutes to defeat 10-man Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Substitute Johan Manzambi broke the deadlock in the 74th minute, scoring his first World Cup goal with an acrobatic volley only three minutes after entering the match.
Bosnia\u2019s task became more difficult when Tarik Muharemovic was sent off for a dangerous tackle. Rub\u00e9n Vargas doubled Switzerland\u2019s lead in the 84th minute before setting up Manzambi for his second goal six minutes later.
Ermin Mahmic pulled one back for Bosnia in stoppage time, but Granit Xhaka converted a penalty with the final kick of the match.
The result puts Switzerland in a strong position in Group B, while Bosnia remain in contention ahead of their final group game.
(Photo by Michael Steele\/Getty Images)
Lionel Messi\u2019s family has confirmed that his father, Jorge Messi, is receiving medical care for an unspecified health issue.
\u201cHe is currently under medical supervision, recovering, and progressing favorably within his current condition,\u201d the family said in a statement provided to ESPN<\/a>.
No further details were given about the nature of the issue. The family asked the public to disregard reports that do not come from relatives or official channels and requested responsibility and respect around the private matter.
Questions emerged after Messi became emotional while celebrating the opening goal of his hat trick in Argentina\u2019s 3-0 victory over Algeria<\/a>.
Messi later said his reaction was unrelated to football and followed several difficult days, thanking his teammates and Argentina\u2019s delegation for their support.
Jorge Messi remains under medical supervision while Lionel continues Argentina\u2019s World Cup campaign.
Teboho Mokoena scored an 83rd-minute penalty as South Africa earned a 1-1 World Cup draw with Czechia (Photo by Alex Slitz\/Getty Images)
Teboho Mokoena scored a late penalty as South Africa earned a 1-1 draw<\/a> against Czechia in Atlanta.
Michal Sadilek gave Czechia the lead after only six minutes, finishing a move involving Adam Hlozek and Alexandr Sojka. It was the fastest goal of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Czechia had opportunities to extend their advantage, but Patrik Schick missed two headed chances and Ronwen Williams kept South Africa within reach.
The equalizer arrived in the 83rd minute after Thapelo Maseko\u2019s shot struck Pavel Sulc\u2019s arm inside the penalty area. Mokoena sent Matej Kovar the wrong way from the spot.
South Africa pushed for a winner during the closing stages, but Kovar denied Relebohile Mofokeng before comfortably saving Evidence Makgopa\u2019s late effort.
Both teams collect their first point of the tournament and remain in contention ahead of their final Group A matches.
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Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi will miss the Germany match in Toronto (Photo by Darrian Traynor\/Getty Images)
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi will not travel<\/a> to Toronto for Saturday\u2019s World Cup match against Germany<\/a> after the required authorization for him to enter Canada was not obtained.
The Ivory Coast Football Federation said Wahi would remain in the United States until the squad returns from its second Group E game.
The 23-year-old started Ivory Coast\u2019s opening 1-0 victory over Ecuador, leaving the team without its first-choice centre-forward for a match between two sides that won their opening fixtures.
Wahi is under investigation in France over suspected spot-fixing linked to a Ligue 1 match between Nice and Metz on May 17. French football authorities reported unusual international betting activity on the striker receiving a yellow card, which he was shown during the 0-0 draw.
The Marseille prosecutor\u2019s office confirmed that a 23-year-old Ligue 1 player was arrested on May 29 and later released. The investigation remains ongoing, and no charges have been announced.
Ivory Coast\u2019s federation said it had not received formal notification of proceedings involving Wahi and expressed its support for the player.
Mexico and South Korea meet in Guadalajara at 9:00 p.m. ET after both teams opened the World Cup with victories.
Mexico began the tournament with a 2-0 win over South Africa at Estadio Azteca. Another victory would secure a top-two finish in Group A and give El Tri three consecutive World Cup wins for the first time.
South Korea came from behind to defeat Czechia 2-1 in their opener. They will also qualify for the knockout stage with a win but have never beaten CONCACAF opposition at a World Cup.
Mexico have won both previous World Cup meetings between the teams and are unbeaten in their last four matches against South Korea.
Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez scored against South Africa and has also found the net in Mexico\u2019s last two games against South Korea. Hwang In-beom contributed a goal and an assist in South Korea\u2019s opening victory.
Mexico defender C\u00e9sar Montes is suspended after his red card against South Africa, while South Korea are monitoring Kim Tae-hyeon.
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Canada and Qatar meet at BC Place in Vancouver at 6:00 p.m. ET after both teams opened Group B with 1-1 draws.
Canada earned the first men\u2019s World Cup point in the country\u2019s history when Cyle Larin scored a late equalizer against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Jesse Marsch\u2019s side are now unbeaten in nine matches and have conceded more than once in only one of their last 17 internationals.
The co-hosts will now look for their first World Cup victory at a venue where they have won their last four matches by a combined score of 17-2.
Qatar also collected their first World Cup point after scoring a stoppage-time equalizer against Switzerland. However, Julen Lopetegui\u2019s team remain without a victory in seven matches and have scored only once across their last four games, through an own goal.
Canada won the only previous meeting between the teams, claiming a 2-0 friendly victory in September 2022.
Alphonso Davies could return to Canada\u2019s starting lineup after his minutes were managed against Bosnia, while Qatar appear to have a fully available squad.
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Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina meet in Los Angeles at 3:00 p.m. ET after both teams opened their World Cup campaigns with 1-1 draws.
Switzerland conceded a late equalizer against Qatar after failing to build on an early lead. Murat Yakin\u2019s side have still lost only two of their last 17 group-stage matches at major tournaments and reached the knockout stage at each of the last three World Cups.
Bosnia allowed Canada to equalize in their opening match but extended their unbeaten run to nine games. Their last six matches have all finished level after 90 minutes.
This will be the first competitive meeting between the teams. Bosnia won their only previous encounter, a 2-0 friendly victory in Zurich in 2016.
Switzerland have no major injury concerns. Bosnia are monitoring Sead Kola\u0161inac after he left the Canada match injured, while Haris Tabakovi\u0107 is available again.
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Czechia and South Africa meet in Atlanta at 12:00 p.m. ET with both teams looking to recover from opening defeats.
Czechia led South Korea before losing 2-1, ending a six-match winning run. Ladislav Krej\u010d\u00ed scored their only goal and remains a major threat from set pieces, with five of his six international goals coming from headers.
South Africa were beaten 2-0 by Mexico and finished the match with nine players. Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane are suspended, leaving Bafana Bafana without two important options.
South Africa are now winless in six matches, but their last World Cup meeting with European opposition ended in a 2-1 victory over France in 2010.
The teams have met only once before, drawing 2-2 at the 1997 Confederations Cup.
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Welcome to RG\u2019s live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a> on Thursday, June 18.
The second round of group-stage matches begins with four games across Groups A and B.
Czechia and South Africa open the day in Atlanta, with both teams looking to recover from defeats in their first matches. Czechia lost 2-1<\/a> to South Korea, while South Africa were beaten 2-0<\/a> by Mexico.
Switzerland then face Bosnia and Herzegovina in Los Angeles. Both teams began the tournament with draws and know a victory would place them in a strong position in Group B.
Canada<\/a> return to action against Qatar in Vancouver after earning the first men\u2019s World Cup point<\/a> in the country\u2019s history against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Qatar also opened with a draw after holding Switzerland 1-1<\/a>.
Mexico and South Korea complete the day in Zapopan, with both teams entering the match on three points after winning their Group A openers.
Follow RG throughout the day for team news, confirmed lineups, scores, key moments and reaction from all four matches.
Follow World Cup 2026 live on June 19 as the USA face Australia and Brazil meet Haiti, with scores, standings and reaction.
A French appeals court has ruled that Morocco and PSG defender Achraf Hakimi must stand trial in a rape case dating to 2023.
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone will undergo surgery after breaking his left leg during the 6-0 World Cup win over Qatar in Vancouver.
Luis Romo scored as Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 to secure first place in Group A and reach the 2026 World Cup knockout stage.
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