Detailed stats for matches June 18th World cup 2026

 

Detailed stats for matches June 18th World cup 2026

Full results — June 18 matchday

Group	Match	Result	Main story
A	Czechia vs South Africa	1–1	South Africa rescued a point with a late Teboho Mokoena penalty.
B	Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina	Switzerland 4–1 Bosnia and Herzegovina	Switzerland scored four late goals after Bosnia’s red card.
B	Canada vs Qatar	Canada 6–0 Qatar	Canada earned their first men’s World Cup win, but Ismaël Koné suffered a serious injury.
A	Mexico vs South Korea	Mexico 1–0 South Korea	Luis Romo scored the winner as Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout stage.

1. Czechia 1–1 South Africa — Group A

Czechia started quickly and scored through Michal Sadílek in the 5th minute, but South Africa stayed alive and equalized late through Teboho Mokoena’s 83rd-minute penalty after a handball decision against Pavel Šulc. The draw leaves both countries needing strong final group results to keep their qualification hopes alive.

Key stats

Stat	Czechia	South Africa
Possession	39%	61%
Total shots	12	17
Shots on goal	3	5
Expected goals	0.82	1.48
Chances created	9	11
Passing accuracy	82%	90%
Corners	5	5
Fouls	11	10
Keeper saves	3	1
Yellow cards	1	2
Red cards	0	0

FOX’s box score gives South Africa the statistical edge in possession, total shots, shots on goal, xG, chances created, and passing accuracy.

Analysis

This was a survival match rather than a high-quality technical contest. Czechia had the perfect start but then retreated too much, allowing South Africa to grow into the game. South Africa’s possession advantage was real, but much of their attacking threat came through persistence rather than sharp final-third combinations.

Czechia coach Miroslav Koubek argued that his side were closer to victory because they had chances to score a second, while South Africa coach Hugo Broos praised his team’s effort but will know that one point still leaves them under pressure.

Group impact: Mexico now lead Group A strongly. South Korea still have three points. Czechia and South Africa both sit on one point and need final-day results.

2. Switzerland 4–1 Bosnia and Herzegovina — Group B

Switzerland were patient for more than 70 minutes, then exploded late. Johan Manzambi came off the bench and scored twice, Ruben Vargas added another, and Granit Xhaka converted a stoppage-time penalty. Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemović was sent off in the 80th minute, and Ermin Mahmić scored a late consolation volley.

Key stats

Stat	Switzerland	Bosnia and Herzegovina
Possession	62.3%	37.7%
Shots on goal	7	3
Shot attempts	13	5
Corners	7	3
Saves	2	3–4
Red cards	0	1

ESPN lists Switzerland with 62.3% possession, 7 shots on goal, and 13 attempts, compared with Bosnia’s 37.7% possession, 3 shots on goal, and 5 attempts. Yahoo’s match stats also list Switzerland ahead on possession, shots, shots on goal, and corners.

Key moments

Minute	Event
74’ / 75’	Manzambi broke the deadlock shortly after coming on.
80’	Bosnia’s Muharemović was sent off.
84’	Vargas made it 2–0.
90’	Manzambi scored again.
90+3’	Mahmić scored Bosnia’s consolation.
90+7’	Xhaka converted a penalty for 4–1.

Analysis

This was a substitution masterclass from Murat Yakin. Bosnia defended deep for most of the match and frustrated Switzerland’s possession-heavy approach, but the late introduction of faster attackers changed the game. Yakin said his team needed patience and that he brought on “very quick, very fast players” to break Bosnia down.

Bosnia’s red card was the collapse point. Before that, they were still in the match. After the red card, Switzerland attacked the spaces quickly and Bosnia’s defensive structure fell apart.

Group impact: Switzerland moved to four points and now need just one point against Canada to guarantee a place in the Round of 32. Bosnia remain on one point and must beat Qatar to stay alive.

3. Canada 6–0 Qatar — Group B

Canada made history with their first-ever men’s World Cup win, destroying nine-man Qatar 6–0 in Vancouver. Jonathan David scored a hat-trick, while Cyle Larin and Nathan Saliba also scored, with one Qatari own goal completing the rout.

The match was also overshadowed by a serious injury to Ismaël Koné, who was stretchered off after a reckless challenge by Qatar’s Assim Madibo. Qatar had already been reduced to 10 men earlier, and Madibo’s red card left them with nine.

Key stats

Stat	Canada	Qatar
Shots on goal	10	0
Shot attempts	32	2
Yellow cards	1	1
Corners	19	1
Group points after match	4	1
Goal difference after match	+6	-6

ESPN’s match page lists Canada with 10 shots on goal, 32 attempts, and 19 corners, while Qatar had 0 shots on goal, 2 attempts, and 1 corner.

Analysis

This was the most dominant team performance of June 18. Canada overwhelmed Qatar with tempo, width, pressing, and repeated box entries. The shot count tells the story: 32 attempts to 2 is total territorial control, and 19 corners shows how often Canada forced Qatar into emergency defending.

Jonathan David’s hat-trick is the headline, but the collective structure matters more. Canada pressed high, recovered the ball quickly, and attacked before Qatar could reset. Qatar’s two red cards made the scoreline worse, but Canada were already clearly superior.

Group impact: Canada moved top of Group B on goal difference. Their final match against Switzerland now looks like a group-winner decider.

4. Mexico 1–0 South Korea — Group A

Mexico beat South Korea 1–0 in Guadalajara, with Luis Romo scoring in the 50th minute. The win made Mexico the first team to qualify for the knockout stage.

Key stats

Stat	Mexico	South Korea
Possession	42.4%	57.6%
Shots on goal	4	2
Shot attempts	8	9
Yellow cards	0	2
Corners	1	2
Saves	2	3
Formation	4-1-2-3	3-4-3

ESPN lists South Korea with more possession and slightly more total attempts, but Mexico with more shots on target and the decisive goal. FOX lists Mexico’s formation as 4-1-2-3 and South Korea’s as 3-4-3, and its play-by-play confirms Romo’s 50th-minute goal.

Analysis

This was not Mexico’s most fluid attacking performance, but it was a mature tournament win. South Korea had more of the ball, but Mexico protected central zones well and created the better decisive moment. Romo’s goal came just after halftime, and from there Mexico managed the game with discipline.

South Korea’s late push created pressure, including corners and stoppage-time shots, but Mexico goalkeeper Raúl Rangel made a crucial save to preserve the lead. FOX highlighted Rangel’s late save as a key moment in Mexico’s win.

Group impact: Mexico are through to the Round of 32 and have likely taken control of Group A. South Korea remain well placed but must still finish the job in their final match.

Group impact after June 18

Group A

Team	Points	Situation
Mexico	6	Qualified for knockout stage
South Korea	3	Still in good position
Czechia	1	Must beat Mexico or rely on third-place route
South Africa	1	Must beat South Korea to stay alive

Group B

Team	Points	Goal difference	Situation
Canada	4	+6	Top on goal difference
Switzerland	4	+3	One point from guaranteed progression
Bosnia and Herzegovina	1	-3	Must beat Qatar
Qatar	1	-6	Must beat Bosnia and hope results help

ESPN’s Group B table after Canada’s win lists Canada and Switzerland on four points, with Bosnia and Qatar on one point.

Best performances of June 18

Category	Winner	Reason
Best team performance	Canada	6–0 win, 32 shots, 19 corners, first men’s World Cup victory
Best individual performance	Jonathan David	Hat-trick against Qatar
Best substitute impact	Johan Manzambi	Two goals off the bench for Switzerland
Best defensive control	Mexico	Limited South Korea to two shots on goal despite losing possession
Most costly mistake	Qatar’s discipline	Two red cards destroyed any chance of staying competitive
Biggest group shift	Group B	Canada and Switzerland now control qualification

Final judgment

June 18 was the first major “separation day” of the tournament. Mexico became the first team to qualify, Canada made history with a dominant home win, and Switzerland turned a difficult match into a statement victory. Czechia and South Africa, meanwhile, failed to take control of their survival match and now face difficult final games.

The main tactical lesson: efficiency and discipline matter more than possession. South Korea had more of the ball but lost. Bosnia defended well until one red card changed everything. Canada showed what happens when pressure, finishing, and opponent indiscipline all combine in one match.