Spain's Laporte wary of Uruguay

Chattanooga: Spain defender Aymeric Laporte said the European champions must be wary of an onslaught from Uruguay as Marcelo Bielsa's side aim to avoid an embarrassing early FIFA World Cup 2026 exit.

Cannavaro: Uzbekistan will fight till the end

Houston: Fabio Cannavaro said Uzbekistan will not give up on their FIFA World Cup 2026 hopes until it is no longer possible.

Group A: South Africa 1-0 Korea Republic

Guadalupe: Korea Republic's FIFA World Cup 2026 hopes were left hanging by a thread following a 1-0 defeat to South Africa in their concluding Group A tie on Wednesday.

Group A: Czechia 0-3 Mexico

Ciudad de Mexico: Co-hosts Mexico cemented top place in Group A with a perfect record as they defeated the Czechia 3-0 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Estadio Azteca on Wednesday.

Group B: Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-1 Qatar

Seattle: Qatar's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign came to an end following a 3-1 defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their concluding Group B tie on Wednesday.

Group B: Switzerland 2-1 Canada

Vancouver: Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi fired Switzerland to top spot in Group B on Wednesday, sealing a 2-1 win over Canada in their FIFA World Cup 2026 tie as the co-hosts also ensured a historic spot in the knockout rounds.