Mexico, Canada, Switzerland among teams in World Cup matches today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:09 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Mexico hosts South Korea in Guadalajara on June 17, seeking to control Group A after a 2-0 win over South Africa. South Korea follows its opening 2-1 victory against the Czech Republic. Canada and Qatar clash in Vancouver, both aiming for a first World Cup win after earning points in their openers. Switzerland looks to rebound against Bosnia-Herzegovina after a disappointing draw with Qatar.
- •Mexico opened with a 2-0 win against South Africa at Azteca Stadium.
- •South Korea won its opener 2-1 against the Czech Republic.
- •Canada and Qatar both earned their first World Cup points and aim for a win.
- •Switzerland faces Bosnia-Herzegovina after a draw with Qatar.
- •Mexico's defender Cesar Montes is suspended due to a red card.
- 11:09 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup what to know: Stakes ratchet up as World Cup teams play their second group-stage games
"Every team has played a game in this oversized World Cup filled with big surprises. Cape Verde, Qatar and Congo have earned points for the first time in the World Cup, raising hope for an improbable run to the knockout round. Belgium, the Netherlands, Croatia and Switzerland are in the same boat.
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