FIFA World Cup 2026 AS IT HAPPENED: scores, Day 14: Czechia vs Mexico, South Africa vs South Korea results, highlights, updates; Brazil and Morocco through to knockouts; Qatar player hit with five-game ban; Bosnia through to knockouts; Switzerland hold on vs Canada

• On Thursday, June 25, the 2026 World Cup continues its group stage matches to determine the final bracket for the Round of 32. • Eight nations, including Japan, the Netherlands, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador, are competing in critical games to secure their positioning.

• The Athletic has released a comprehensive guide detailing every possible path to the knockout rounds for all 48 teams competing in the 2026 World Cup. • The analysis breaks down specific scenarios for group finishes, such as how a win against Tunisia could secure a group lead or how a lopsided loss might jeopardize a third-place advancement.

• The Athletic has updated its rankings of the top 50 players following the second week of the 2026 World Cup. • Key standout performers include Denzel Dumfries, praised for his physicality and crossing, and Mikel Oyarzabal, who provided the assist for Lamine Yamal's first goal of the tournament.

• Neymar is currently fighting to regain fitness for the 2026 World Cup after being sidelined since May due to a calf injury. • The injury tracker also monitors the status of key international stars Lamine Yamal and Christian Pulisic as they prepare for the tournament.

• India and South Africa are facing off in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. • The match is being broadcast and tracked via live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, and video highlights for viewers in the USA and Canada.

• India successfully chased down Afghanistan's target of 194 in the 1st ODI of the 2026 Afghanistan tour of India. • Shubman Gill led the charge with a dominant 84 off 66 balls, supported by KL Rahul who contributed 39 runs from 19 deliveries.

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup is currently underway, with several group stage matches already completed. • Upcoming key fixtures include South Korea facing Saudi Arabia to determine second place in Group A, and a match between Mexico and Czechia.

• Lionel Messi of Argentina leads the 2026 World Cup scoring charts with five goals. • Other top scorers include Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland with four goals each, followed by Deniz Undav with three and another player with two.

• Boston Celtics head coach and president Brad Stevens addressed the media following the selection of Chris Cenac Jr. with the 27th overall pick in the NBA draft. • The press conference focused on the "murky situation" surrounding star player Jaylen Brown and the team's pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo.

• South Africa currently holds a lead over South Korea in the second half of their match during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. • The expanded 48-team tournament spans 39 days across three host countries and is projected to generate approximately $8.9 billion.

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup is projected to be the most profitable tournament to date, driven by an expanded format featuring 48 teams and 104 matches. • Broadcasters are seeing a surge in advertising inventory due to the increased number of games and the introduction of hydration breaks, which add two ad opportunities per match.