2026 World Cup Qualifiers: France Clinches Spot, Canada Faces Switzerland in Decisive Match

France secured its place in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup after a 3‑0 victory over Iraq. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, bringing his tournament tally to 16 goals and tying German striker Miroslav Klose, while the match was briefly halted by a severe thunderstorm.

In Group 2, Canada and Switzerland are set to meet in a winner‑takes‑all clash that will determine the group’s direct qualifier. Both teams sit on four points; a draw guarantees progression for each, while a win would crown the victor as group leader. The match is scheduled for 22:00 Gulf time and will be broadcast across the MENA region on beIN Sports.

These fixtures underline the high‑stakes nature of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, with several nations still vying for the limited spots available in the tournament’s knockout stage.