World Cup 2026, June 18: Canada’s Record Rout of Qatar
Updated 18 June 2026.
World Cup 2026 results on June 18 completed round two of Groups A and B: Canada thrashed Qatar 6-0 for their first-ever World Cup win, Switzerland hit Bosnia 4-1, Mexico edged South Korea 1-0 to go top of Group A, and Czechia were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa. Jonathan David’s hat-trick headlined a day of three red cards and 14 goals, with both group races tilting sharply by the final whistle.
| Match | Result | Group | Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia v South Africa | 1-1 | A | Sadílek 6′; Mokoena 83′ (pen) |
| Switzerland v Bosnia | 4-1 | B | Manzambi 74′, 90′; Vargas 84′; Xhaka 90+7′ (pen); Mahmić 90+3′ |
| Canada v Qatar | 6-0 | B | Larin 16′; David 29′, 45+3′, 90+2′; Saliba 64′; Manai 75′ (og) |
| Mexico v South Korea | 1-0 | A | Romo 50′ |
Canada make history with a 6-0 rout of Qatar
Canada had never won a match at a men’s World Cup across the 1986 and 2022 tournaments. They ended that wait emphatically. Jonathan David scored a hat-trick, Cyle Larin and Nathan Saliba added goals and Mohamed Manai turned into his own net, with Qatar reduced to nine men by red cards for Homam Ahmed and Assim Madibo. The 6-0 win equalled the biggest winning margin of the tournament, matching Germany’s 7-1 rout of Curacao. Full story in our Canada 6-0 Qatar report.
Switzerland blow Group B open against ten-man Bosnia
For 70 minutes Switzerland and Bosnia were locked together, then the game broke open. Substitute Johan Manzambi struck twice, Rubén Vargas added a third and Granit Xhaka rolled in a stoppage-time penalty, with Tarik Muharemović’s 80th-minute red card leaving Bosnia chasing the game a man short. Ermin Mahmić’s late strike was only a consolation. Read our Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia report.
Mexico go top as Romo settles the Group A heavyweight clash
Mexico and South Korea arrived level on three points, and one Luis Romo strike five minutes after half-time separated them. The hosts move to six points and sit top of Group A, all but through with a game to spare, while South Korea drop to three and must regroup for the final round. Catch up in our Mexico 1-0 South Korea report.
South Africa rescue a point to keep Czechia honest
The day’s opener was billed as a near-knockout, both sides having lost their first game, and it ended all square. Michal Sadílek put Czechia ahead inside six minutes, but Teboho Mokoena’s 83rd-minute penalty earned South Africa a 1-1 draw that keeps both nations alive on one point. More in our Czechia 1-1 South Africa report.
June 18 by the numbers
- 14 goals across the four matches, with two of the games producing nine of them.
- Canada’s first-ever World Cup win, a 6-0 rout that equalled the tournament’s biggest winning margin.
- Jonathan David’s hat-trick, the second of the tournament after Lionel Messi’s against Algeria.
- 3 red cards: Tarik Muharemović for Bosnia, plus Homam Ahmed and Assim Madibo for Qatar.
Where the World Cup 2026 June 18 results leave Groups A and B
Mexico top Group A on six points and are on the brink of the Round of 32, with South Korea on three and Czechia and South Africa level on one. Group B is even tighter at the top: Canada and Switzerland both have four points, separated only by goal difference after their big wins, while Bosnia and Qatar sit on one. See the full breakdowns on our Group A and Group B pages, every table on our standings page, and goals live on live scores. The format is explained in our complete World Cup 2026 guide.
Frequently asked questions
What were the World Cup 2026 results on June 18?
On 18 June 2026: Czechia 1-1 South Africa, Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia, Canada 6-0 Qatar, and Mexico 1-0 South Korea, completing round two of Groups A and B.
Was Canada 6-0 Qatar a record win?
It was Canada’s first-ever men’s World Cup win and equalled the biggest winning margin of the 2026 tournament, matching Germany’s 7-1 victory over Curacao.
Who scored a hat-trick on June 18?
Canada’s Jonathan David scored a hat-trick against Qatar, with goals in the 29th, 45+3 and 90+2 minutes.
