Highlights and Goals from FIFA World Cup 2026 Matchday 14
The 14th matchday of the FIFA World Cup 2026 saw the conclusion of groups A, B, and C. Switzerland held off Canada's attacks to claim a 2-1 victory, while Bosnia and Herzegovina dominated Qatar with a 3-1 scoreline. Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0, and Morocco overcame Haiti 4-2 in a surprisingly competitive clash.
Mexico delivered a commanding 3-0 win over Czechia, contrasting with South Korea's unexpected 1-0 defeat to South Africa, which shook up the group dynamics.
Switzerland vs Canada: Early Swiss Pressure and Late Goals
From the start, Switzerland launched relentless assaults on Canada. Goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau made crucial saves but couldn't prevent Swiss striker Johan Manzambi from scoring twice after halftime. Rubén Vargas opened the scoring immediately after the break thanks to a precise cross from Manzambi. Promise David impressed as a substitute, netting his first touch following an assist by Nathan Saliba. Despite Canada's efforts, Switzerland secured their place at the top of Group B.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Overcome Qatar
Kerim Alajbegović's long-range strike gave Bosnia and Herzegovina the lead early on. A deflected shot allowed Edin Džeko to add another goal, though it was an unfortunate one for Qatar's goalkeeper Mahmud Abunada. Hassan Al-Haydos briefly revived Qatar's hopes with a goal from a well-placed cross, but Bosnia sealed the victory with Ermin Mahmić finishing a chaotic sequence for 3-1. Bosnia looks set to advance as one of the best third-placed teams.
Group C Action: Brazil Dominates, Morocco Battles Back Against Haiti
Scotland gifted Brazil two early chances, including a crucial mistake by Scott McKenna that led to Vinícius Júnior opening the scoring. Although one Brazilian goal was disallowed by VAR due to a foul, the team kept applying pressure. Achraf Hakimi equalized for Morocco, but Haiti stunned fans when Lenny Joseph scored a stylish backheel goal to take the lead.
Wilson Isidor then fired a remarkable strike for Haiti, only for Ismael Saibari to level again for Morocco. Just before halftime, Vinícius Júnior headed Brazil back ahead. The second half saw Brazil's Matheus Cunha finish a fine team move for a 3-0 lead. Morocco fought back with substitute Soufiane Rahimi scoring from a corner and Gessime Yassine adding a late goal after a lengthy VAR check. Brazil and Morocco qualified directly; Scotland awaited news as a potential third-place qualifier.
Group A Surprises: Mexico Shines, South Africa Upsets South Korea
Both games began scoreless at halftime, but Mexico broke through in the 55th minute thanks to Mateo Chávez's dynamic run. A fortuitous rebound allowed Julián Quiñones to double Mexico’s lead. South Africa shocked South Korea with Thapelo Maseko’s goal, securing a 1-0 win that flipped the group standings. Álvaro Fidalgo sealed Mexico's perfect group run with a third goal, making them the only host nation to win all three matches in the tournament so far.
Final Thoughts
The final standings mostly aligned with expectations, except South Africa’s rise over South Korea stood out as an unexpected twist. Fans witnessed a mix of tight contests, dazzling goals, and surprising outcomes throughout the day. What stood out most to you? Share your thoughts below!
