Highlights and Goals from Matchday 14 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Matchday 14 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded the group stage for three groups. Switzerland edged past Canada 2-1, while Bosnia and Herzegovina dominated Qatar with a 3-1 victory. Over in Group C, Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 and Morocco overcame Haiti 4-2 in games that were more competitive than expected.

Mexico delivered a clinical 3-0 win against Czechia, but South Korea's 1-0 loss to South Africa stunned fans and altered the group dynamics significantly.

Switzerland Holds Off Canada’s Attacks

The match opened with relentless pressure from Switzerland, forcing Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau into several key saves. Early on, Canada managed to block multiple attempts despite Swiss dominance.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Strike First

Kerim Alajbegović’s long-range shot put Bosnia and Herzegovina ahead 1-0, reflecting their control over the match. Then an unlucky deflection allowed Edin Džeko to score against Qatar, increasing their lead.

"A bizarre goal, deflected off a teammate, caught Qatar’s keeper Mahmud Abunada off guard," the crowd murmured.

Qatar responded unexpectedly when Hassan Al-Haydos equalized after a precise cross by Edmilson Jr., reigniting hope.

Swiss Goals After Halftime

Seconds into the second half, Johan Manzambi’s cross enabled Rubén Vargas to open the scoring for Switzerland. Just before substitutions could be made, Breel Embolo created space for Manzambi to double the lead, leaving Canada scrambling.

Substitute Promise David wasted no time making an impact, scoring with his first touch following a slick pass from Nathan Saliba.

B&H Seal the Win

Ermin Mahmić finished a chaotic sequence to make it 3-1 for Bosnia and Herzegovina, wrapping up the final goal of the group matches. Switzerland and Canada advanced, with Bosnia likely qualifying as one of the best third-placed teams.

Scotland’s Defensive Nightmares Against Brazil

Scott McKenna’s turnover gifted Vinícius Júnior a near-open net, giving Brazil the lead. Despite some confusion and a VAR disallowed goal due to a foul during the buildup, Brazil extended their lead later through Bruno Guimarães and Matheus Cunha, finishing 3-0.

Haiti surprised many by scoring stylish goals, including a memorable backheel from Lenny Joseph, but Morocco fought back hard. Ismael Saibari scored twice to level the game twice, becoming the first African player to net in all three group games at a World Cup.

Morocco took the lead late through substitutes Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine, who scored after a lengthy VAR check. The final result saw Brazil and Morocco advance directly, while Scotland awaited their fate among third-place contenders.

South Africa Upsets South Korea; Mexico Dominates

South Korea controlled much of their match’s first half but were thwarted repeatedly by South Africa’s goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu. Thapelo Maseko’s goal shocked South Korea and decided the match.

In Mexico’s game against Czechia, Mateo Chávez’s dynamic run ended with a goal that energized the home crowd. A flurry of action included Jorge Sánchez’s shot saved only for a defender to unintentionally assist Julián Quiñones’ follow-up goal. Álvaro Fidalgo sealed the 3-0 win, marking Mexico as the only host nation to win all group matches in this tournament.

Final Thoughts on Group Stages

The outcomes mostly matched expectations, aside from South Africa overtaking South Korea, which was a notable upset. We think the standout moments were Promise David’s instant impact and the rollercoaster between Morocco and Haiti.

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