World Cup group play intensifies as several teams vie for knockout stage spots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:04 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
World Cup group play continues June 24, with multiple teams seeking advancement. Argentina, the United States, France, Germany, Mexico, and Norway have progressed, while teams like Canada and Switzerland battle for Group B's top position in Vancouver. Bosnia-Herzegovina and Qatar must win in Seattle to remain in contention. Scotland needs at least a draw against Brazil to advance, and Morocco can secure a spot by defeating Haiti. Many matches are scheduled for June 24, raising the stakes for teams still vying for knockout qualification.
- •Argentina, USA, France, Germany, Mexico, and Norway are in knockout stage.
- •Canada faces Switzerland for Group B top position on June 24.
- •Bosnia-Herzegovina and Qatar must win in Seattle for any advancement hopes.
- •Scotland aims for a draw or narrow loss against Brazil to qualify.
- •Morocco can clinch knockout stage with a win over Haiti.
- 11:04 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup what to know: Multiple teams playing for spots in knockout stage as schedule ramps up
"The World Cup opened with two games per day over during its first two days and expanded to four games a day over the next 10. Reigning World Cup champion Argentina, the United States, France, Germany, Mexico and Norway have already secured spots in the knockout stage. Canada faces Switzerland in Vancouver, British Columbia, with the winner likely earning the top spot out of Group B. Bosnia-Herzegovina and Qatar both need to win in Seattle to have any hope of reaching the knockout stage.
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