World Cup: Mexico Through, Canada Thrash Qatar 6–0, Switzerland Win Big
Mexico are the first team through to the knockout stage after a tight 1–0 win over South Korea in Guadalajara.
Luis Romo scored the only goal in the 50th minute, reacting fastest after a goalkeeping error and a defensive mix-up to fire into an empty net.
The result sends Mexico top of Group A, sealing their first-ever group win at a World Cup.
Canada produced a dominant display, crushing Qatar 6–0 to record their first-ever World Cup victory.
Jonathan David led the charge with a hat-trick, while Cyle Larin and Nathan Saliba also scored. A Qatar own goal added to the scoreline in a game that turned ugly, with the Asian side finishing with nine men.
Homam El Amin was sent off in the first half for a professional foul, while Assim Omer Madibo also saw red after a VAR review for a dangerous tackle that injured Ismael Kone.
Switzerland also enjoyed a strong outing, beating Bosnia & Herzegovina 4–1 in a match that came alive late on.
Substitute Johan Manzambi made history with a brace, scoring twice in the closing stages as all five goals in the game came within the final 20 minutes.
The 20-year-old midfielder became one of the youngest players to score twice as a substitute in a men’s World Cup match, capping a dramatic night of goals across the tournament.
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