2026 FIFA World Cup group stage delivers wins for Mexico, Ghana, Canada and England

Mexico secured a 1‑0 victory over South Korea, becoming the first team to qualify for the 32‑team World Cup and clinching top spot in Group A. Ghana advanced with a dramatic 1‑0 stoppage‑time win against Panama, the decisive goal scored by 20‑year‑old Caleb Yirenkyi in the 95th minute. Host nation Canada recorded a historic 6‑0 rout of Qatar, matching the largest margin ever achieved by a host in a World Cup match and marking Canada’s first tournament win. England defeated Croatia 4‑2 in a Group L encounter; midfielder Declan Rice was substituted in the second half as England cemented a second‑place finish. Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3‑1 in Group K, with Luis Diaz providing a goal and an assist to secure the three‑point win.