Highlights and Goals from FIFA World Cup 2026 Matchday 14

Matchday 14 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup wrapped up group stages A, B, and C, settling final standings as teams played their last group matches. Several thrilling moments unfolded, with goals flowing freely across multiple contests.

Group B: Switzerland Edges Canada, Bosnia-Herzegovina Dominates Qatar

Switzerland held firm against relentless Canadian attacks, securing a 2-1 victory. Bosnia and Herzegovina overwhelmed Qatar 3-1, thanks to a mix of long-range strikes and chaotic sequences inside the box.

Kerim Alajbegović opened the scoring for Bosnia with a powerful effort from distance, setting the tone early.

A bizarre own-player deflection allowed Edin Džeko to score an unlikely goal, further tilting the match. Yet Qatar fought back unexpectedly when Hassan Al-Haydos netted after a precise cross, narrowing the gap to 2-1. Early in the second half, Rubén Vargas stunned Canada with a goal right after kickoff, followed shortly by Johan Manzambi's clinical finish, putting Switzerland ahead 2-0 before substitutions could alter momentum.

Substitute Promise David made an immediate impact, scoring with his first touch after entering the game. Bosnia sealed their win late through Ermin Mahmić amid a scramble in front of goal.

Group C: Brazil and Morocco Advance; Scotland Stumbles

Brazil took care of Scotland with a solid 3-0 win, but the match had its tense moments. Scottish defensive errors gifted Vinícius Júnior chances, though one goal was controversially ruled out by VAR due to a foul in the buildup.

Morocco faced an unexpected challenge from Haiti, who scored twice including a stunning backheel goal from Lenny Joseph and a rocket strike by Wilson Isidor. Despite the pressure, Morocco’s Ismael Saibari scored twice, becoming the first African player to score in the opening three World Cup group games.

Vinícius Júnior restored Brazil’s two-goal cushion before halftime. Later, substitute Soufiane Rahimi gave Morocco the lead with a corner finish, and Gessime Yassine added a fourth for Morocco after a lengthy VAR review confirmed the goal. These results saw Brazil and Morocco advance automatically, while Scotland awaited their fate as a potential third-place qualifier.

Group A: Mexico Cruises Past Czechia; South Africa Shocks South Korea

Both Group A matches were scoreless at halftime until Mateo Chávez’s dynamic run broke the deadlock for Mexico at the 55th minute, sparking a loud home crowd reaction. Shortly after, Jorge Sánchez’s shot led to a fortunate rebound that Julián Quiñones converted, making it 2-0.

South Africa stunned South Korea with a 1-0 victory thanks to Thapelo Maseko’s well-placed finish. The loss pushed South Korea out of automatic qualification in the group, handing second place to South Africa instead.

Mexico sealed their perfect group record with Álvaro Fidalgo’s late goal following a saved deflection, marking them as the only host nation to win all three group matches so far.

Final Thoughts

The groups ended mostly as expected, except for South Africa’s surprising advancement over South Korea. The day featured remarkable goals, dramatic saves, and pivotal moments shifting team fortunes. We think the mix of expected outcomes and shocks gave this matchday a captivating edge.