World Cup Day 14 Preview: Canada and South Korea Aim to Advance; Brazil Faces Scotland in Crucial Group C Clash
The action continues on June 24 with the final group stage matches for Groups A, B, and C. These games will take place simultaneously, setting the stage for high stakes and intense competition. Mexico is the only team already secured a spot in the Round of 32, leaving other squads to fight for advancement.
Canada, co-hosting the tournament, shares the top spot in Group B alongside Switzerland, both tied on points but separated by goal difference. Meanwhile, South Korea has the chance to join Mexico in the knockout rounds with a win. Group C remains wide open with Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland all still capable of moving forward depending on results.
Switzerland vs. Canada
Date & Time: June 24, 3 p.m. ETLocation: VancouverTV: FoxOdds: Switzerland (+130), Canada (+240), Draw (+200)
Canada holds the Group B lead over Switzerland by goal difference. The outcome will determine who hosts the Round of 32 match. A win or draw keeps Canada’s next game in Vancouver as group winners. A loss likely drops them to second place, sending them to Los Angeles for the knockout round. Switzerland opened their campaign with a draw against Qatar and then defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar
Date & Time: June 24, 3 p.m. ETLocation: SeattleTV: FS1Odds: Bosnia and Herzegovina (-270), Qatar (+650), Draw (+420)
Both teams are at the bottom of Group B with no wins so far, aiming to keep their World Cup hopes alive. The loser will be eliminated. A win could allow progression if the goal difference swings favorably based on the Canada-Switzerland result. Key players Tarik Muharemović (Bosnia) and Homam El Amin and Assim Madibo (Qatar) are suspended due to red cards.
Scotland vs. Brazil
Date & Time: June 24, 6 p.m. ETLocation: MiamiTV: FoxOdds: Brazil (-280), Scotland (+410), Draw (+410)
Scotland tries to break a long-standing losing streak against Brazil, having never won in ten previous meetings—eight losses and two draws. Brazil leads Group C with four points and a +3 goal difference, while Scotland sits just behind with three points. Neymar may return for Brazil after missing earlier matches with a calf injury, though Raphinha's status remains uncertain.
Morocco vs. Haiti
Date & Time: June 24, 6 p.m. ETLocation: AtlantaTV: FS1Odds: Morocco (-600), Haiti (+1600), Draw (+600)
Haiti, already eliminated, concludes their World Cup against Morocco. The Moroccan side looks set to advance and possibly surpass Brazil at the top of Group C. Their results include a draw against Brazil and a win over Scotland, paving the way for a knockout stage spot for the second consecutive World Cup.
South Africa vs. South Korea
Date & Time: June 24, 9 p.m. ETLocation: Guadalupe, MexicoTV: FS1Odds: South Korea (-145), South Africa (+420), Draw (+270)
With Mexico already qualified, South Korea aims to join them in the Round of 32. South Africa has struggled, scoring just one goal and failing to win so far. South Korea can clinch qualification with a victory; even a draw might suffice given they hold the head-to-head tiebreaker over Czechia.
Czechia vs. Mexico
Date & Time: June 24, 9 p.m. ETLocation: Mexico CityTV: FoxOdds: Mexico (-110), Czechia (+270), Draw (+280)
Czechia needs a win combined with a South Africa upset over South Korea to have a shot at advancing from Group A. Mexico seeks to finish the group with three straight wins on home soil. Mexico has made it past the group stage in eight of their last nine tournaments, whereas Czechia hasn’t advanced since 1982.
