Overview
- Brazil beat Scotland 3-0, with Vinícius Júnior scoring twice and Neymar returning from absence, to finish top of Group C on goal difference.
- Mexico completed a perfect group with a 3-0 win over Czechia that featured veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa’s late appearance.
- South Africa reached the World Cup last 32 for the first time after beating South Korea 1-0 and will face co‑host Canada in Los Angeles.
- Tunisia were eliminated after heavy group defeats, sacked Sabri Lamouchi and brought in Hervé Renard as a short‑term coach while the Netherlands manage fitness doubts over Brian Brobbey and Memphis Depay before their final group match.
- The expanded 48-team format sent 32 teams through and produced fresh knockout implications: Brazil will play the runner-up from Group F, Mexico will meet Czechia in the Azteca, and Bosnia and Canada joined traditional powers in the last 32 following Wednesday’s decisive results.