FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage: Mexico Advances, Canada Wins but Loses Star Midfielder

After the first round of matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Group A sees Mexico secure a place in the knockout stage with two victories, including a 1‑0 win over South Korea that puts them through as group winners. In Group B, Canada defeats Qatar 6‑0, marking its first ever knockout‑stage win, but midfielder Ismael Koné is carried off with a broken shinbone after a foul by Qatar’s Assim Madibo. Canadian coach Jesse Marsch said, “It happened right in front of the bench… everyone could hear the bone break. We’re all shaken by the incident.”

Other groups are also taking shape: Switzerland beat Bosnia‑Herzegovina 4‑1 and stays on track with four points alongside Canada, while Brazil and Morocco each sit on four points in Group C, both guaranteed progression. In Group D, the United States leads the group and Turkey has been eliminated.

These results set the stage for the upcoming round‑of‑16 matches as teams vie for advancement in the tournament.