World Cup action delivered impressive wins and late drama on 18-19 June. Mexico booked their place in the knockout stage as Group A winners, while Jonathan David's hat-trick inspired Canada to a 6-0 thrashing of Qatar.
Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 to finish top of Group A and book their place in the World Cup knockout stage, with Luis Romo scoring the decisive second-half goal after a goalkeeping error.
The hosts finished on six points and will face the Czech Republic next, while South Korea remain on three points ahead of their final group match against South Africa.
Jonathan David scored a hat-trick as Canada produced a statement 6-0 victory over Qatar in Vancouver to secure their first FIFA World Cup win as co-hosts.
The breakthrough came early as Cyle Larin reacted quickest to a rebound to open the scoring before David unleashed a thunderous volley to double the lead at BC Place.
Qatar’s hopes collapsed after a first-half red card left them a man down, and they were reduced to nine players after the break following a second dismissal.
Canada punished the visitors relentlessly, with Nathan Saliba scoring from a free-kick, an own goal adding to the damage, and David completing his hat-trick late on to seal a landmark night.
Johan Manzambi struck twice off the bench as Switzerland overpowered ten-man Bosnia and Herzegovina to move top of Group B.
After a tight first half, Manzambi broke the deadlock with a powerful finish before Ruben Vargas added a second and later assisted the midfielder’s second goal.
Granit Xhaka rounded off the win with a late penalty, ensuring Switzerland capitalised fully despite a stoppage-time consolation from Bosnia.
Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty earned South Africa a 1-1 draw after an early strike from Michal Sadílek gave the Czech Republic a fast start.
South Africa struggled to create chances for long spells but improved after the break and found a way back into the match when a handball in the box led to a decisive spot-kick.
Mokoena converted calmly to secure a valuable point for the African side.
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