Exciting Goals Highlight FIFA World Cup 2026 Matchday 14
The 2026 FIFA World Cup's fourteenth matchday concluded with the final matches for groups A, B, and C. Switzerland edged Canada 2-1, Bosnia and Herzegovina secured a 3-1 win over Qatar, while Brazil dominated Scotland 3-0. Morocco also overcame Haiti in a thrilling 4-2 encounter. Despite some wide scorelines, many games were fiercely contested.
Mexico impressed with a 3-0 victory against Czechia. Meanwhile, South Africa stunned by defeating South Korea 1-0, shaking up the group standings.
Switzerland Holds Off Canadian Attacks
The opening moments saw relentless Swiss pressure on Canada, with goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau making crucial saves to keep his side in the game. However, after halftime, Switzerland struck decisively with goals from Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi, putting them ahead.
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar
Kerim Alajbegović opened scoring for Bosnia with a powerful long-range strike. Qatar pulled one back through Hassan Al-Haydos, but an unfortunate deflection allowed Edin Džeko to restore Bosnia's lead. A late goal from Ermin Mahmić sealed the 3-1 win.
Brazil vs Scotland: Defensive Errors Costly
Scottish defender Scott McKenna's mistake allowed Vinícius Júnior an easy opening goal for Brazil. Scotland’s shaky defense continued, gifting Brazil a second goal—though VAR disallowed it due to a foul. Achraf Hakimi leveled for Morocco against Haiti, while Wilson Isidor shocked with a stunning goal for Haiti.
Ismael Saibari scored again for Morocco, becoming the first African player to net in all three group games of a World Cup. Just before halftime, Vinícius Júnior made it 2-0 for Brazil with a header. Brazil completed their tally through a slick team move finished by Matheus Cunha.
Morocco’s Late Surge
Substitute Soufiane Rahimi gave Morocco the lead late, assisted by Chadi Riad. Gessime Yassine added a fourth after a lengthy VAR check confirmed the goal’s validity. Brazil and Morocco advanced directly, leaving Scotland hopeful for a best third-place spot.
South Korea Shocked by South Africa
Despite dominating early play, South Korea could not break through. Goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu made a remarkable double save, but South Africa’s Thapelo Maseko struck late to secure a 1-0 victory. This result allowed South Africa to advance ahead of South Korea.
Mexico’s Commanding Performance
Mateo Chávez broke the deadlock for Mexico, igniting the home crowd. A fortuitous own goal led to a second Mexican goal by Julián Quiñones. Álvaro Fidalgo capped the scoring with a third, making Mexico the only host nation to win all three group games so far.
Group Standings and Highlights
Switzerland and Canada progressed from Group B, with Bosnia and Herzegovina in a strong position to qualify as one of the best third-place teams. Brazil and Morocco topped Group C, while Mexico and South Africa advanced from Group A. South Africa’s triumph over South Korea stood out as the day’s biggest surprise.
We think this matchday delivered some memorable moments and plenty of excitement. Which moment caught your attention the most? Let us know below!
