Hello and welcome to the Mirror’s live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, June 18th.
England got their campaign off to a perfect start on Wednesday, with Thomas Tuchel’s side beating Croatia 4-2.
Harry Kane (2), Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford were all on the scoresheet for the Three Lions, who return to Group H action against Ghana on Tuesday.
Today’s action is already halfway through with Czechia holding South Africa to a 1-1 draw in Atlanta. Switzerland, meanwhile, ran riot over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Inglewood with a 4-1 win inclusive of an incredible second-half.
Canada are currently underway against Qatar in Vancouver while Mexico play South Korea (2am KO) in Zapopan.
We’ll have live updates from those fixtures as well as the latest World Cup news throughout the night.
We will keep you up to date with all the latest from the USA, Canada and Mexico below…
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It’s a cynical foul on Afif by the Canadian, who stops the Qatar forward in his tracks as he rushes goalward. He concedes a free kick in a dangerous area in the process, but it ultimately comes to naught.
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Canada have started off on the front foot, already piling the pressure on the Qatar defence and keeper. Ahmed finds David at the back post with the Juventus striker forcing a low save from Abunada to prevent the hosts from taking an early lead.
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And we’re off at BC Place Vancouver…
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Here’s the line-ups for both sides ahead of this evening’s match between Canada and Qatar…
Canada: Crepeau, Johnston, De Fougerolles, Cornelius, Laryea, Buchanan, Eustaquio, Kone, Ahmed, David, Larin (4-4-2)
Qatar: Abunada, Ahmed, Khoukhi, Miguel, Al-Oui, Laye, Madibo, Gaber, Afif, Abdurisag, Junior (4-3-3)
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Canada and Qatar do battle at BC Place Vancouver at 11pm, with the tournament co-hosts hopeful of remaining undefeated on home soil. Canada held Bosnia & Herzegovina to a 1-1 draw in their opening match, but will be eyeing their first win of the tournament this time out.
Qatar, meanwhile, were also held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland in their World Cup opener, and will look to climb the Group B standings and make the knockout stages of this year’s tournament.
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A well-earned win for Switzerland, who dominated in every facet of the game according to the stats.
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It’s full-time at the Los Angeles Stadium, with Switzerland putting on a clinic over Bosnia in the second-half to take all three points.
Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina
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Captain fantastic Xhaka wraps it up for his nation. Ice in the veins from the Sunderland and Switzerland skipper.
Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina
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Mehmic may have just made a name for himself up the other side of the pitch, but he’s had a howler in his own box there.
The defender completely mistimes his and brings down Sow, with the referee immediately pointing to the spot.
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Kobel is equal to the initial threat from a Bosnia corner, only for the ball to fall to Mahmic at the edge of his area.
The youngster thwacks it first time from past a floundering Kobel to eat into Switzerland’s lead. However, it’s far too little, too late for a comeback now.
Switzerland 3-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina
Aaron MorrisToday21:52 BST
Xhaka once again pulling the strings, setting off Vargas behind the line. The fast forward then squares it to Manzambi, who buries it past Vasilj to make it 3-0.
This is getting out of hand now…
Switzerland 3-0 Bosnia & Herzegovina
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Itten
Jaquez
<— OFF <—
Embolo
Widmer
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Vargas is left unmarked at the back of the box and makes Bosnia pay the price for their error. Embolo selflessly lays the Sevilla winger up for a first-time finish with his right-foot, and that SHOULD be all she wrote.
Switzerland 2-0 Bosnia & Herzegovina
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Muharemovic brings down Embolo on the break as the last man on the edge of his area, failing to win the ball.
The referee reaches into his pocket and provides a red card for the foul – Bosnia left with a mountain to climb should they hope to get anything from this game.
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Talk about an instant impact from the bench…
Vargas stands the ball up in the centre of the box for Manzambi, who drives it past Vasilj with a first time volley.
You simply don’t save those!!!
Switzerland 1-0 Bosnia & Herzegovina
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Sow
Manzambi
Vargas
<— OFF <—
Aebischer
Ndoye
Rieder
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No bonus points for predicting that the hydration break is being met with boos by the Bosnian support in Los Angeles – especially considering Dedic just tested Kobel with an absolute rocket from the egde of the area.
The Dortmund shot-stopper was equal to the effort, but spilled it into the middle of his box due to the pace – before it was quickly cleared by his defence. Hopefully there’s not ANOTHER shift of momentum in the game after the pause in play.
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Basic
Tahirovic
<— OFF <—
Dzeko
Bajraktarevic
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By Jeremy Cross in Houston
Messi is expected to remain at the World Cup – despite news emerging that his father is suffering health problems. The Argentine icon’s family have issued a statement confirming Jorge Messi, 68, is experiencing health issues.
Messi was overcome with emotion after scoring the first of his three goals in his side’s opening World Cup win against Algeria in Kansas. He later explained his tears were due to something happening back in his homeland.
Argentina are due to face Austria in Dallas next week, and Messi is expected to be be available.
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Xhaka finds Ndoye at the back post with the Forest star connecting with a bicycle kick. It’s unfortnately straight at Vasilj, who tips it over the bar for a corner.
INCREDIBLE.
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We’re back underway at the Los Angeles Stadium!
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Michelle Wu said she put on traffic cone on the Bill Russell statue outside the city halls after Scotland’s World Cup visit.
The Boston mayor said: “I think we may see some lingering traditions from their visit, and I have to admit I also put a cone on Bill Russell’s head outside today. It’s been fun. I mean, the cones are pretty fun.
She added: “I think that it’s such a sense of playful, joyful surprise when you can see that happening. We do need cones that need to be in the right place to stay in the right place, so we need to find additional cones for that, but it’s just a sense of joy everywhere.”
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Speaking to A Bola, Peter Schmeichel said: “Roberto Martínez has to be one of the most disappointing coaches of this World Cup so far. He wasted Belgium’s golden generation, and now it seems the same thing is happening with Portugal.”
Aaron MorrisToday20:50 BST
It looks to be a controlled and patient approach from Switzerland, who have been happy enough holding onto the ball and taking their chances carefully. Bosnia, meanwhile, seem to be banking on a quicker and more fluid strategy, attempting to hit their opponents on the counter.
Neither side has managed to make a difference in the first-half, as it remains all square at the interval.
Switzerland 0-0 Bosnia & Herzegovina
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It was always going to be an easy collection for Kobel when Memic failed to catch the ball clean from the edge of the Swiss area.
It’s still 0-0 in Los Angeles.
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Abdukodir Khusanov collided with a cameraman during Uzbekistan’s 3-1 loss to Colombia on Thursday morning, following a late challenge on Luis Diaz which he received a yellow card for.
Reports have since emerged on social media citing how the Manchester City star signed an Uzbekistan shirt and gave it to the cameraman after apologising for the incident.
Aaron MorrisToday20:28 BST
Kane was spotted clutching at his calf late on during England’s 4-2 win over Croatia on Wednesday, while Rice was substitued 72 minutes in – spotted limping in the aftermath. However, neither man are a fitness concern for next week’s match against Ghana.
On Rice, Thomas Tuchel said: “Declan pointed to his lower back, upper hamstring and feels some discomfort.
“I didn’t want to take any risks. It was a moment to protect him. I hope it’s nothing more. Declan reassured me at the end it’s good. It’s nothing big to worry about.”
Kane also explained he felt good during his post-match interview.
(Image: PAUL ELLIS, AFP via Getty Images)
Xhaka finds Rieder in Vasilj’s box, before the Switzerland star slots it across the face of goal. Ndoye beats his man to the ball but mistimes a cute flick which would have gave the Swiss the lead with a connection.
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Xhaka finds Ndoye in the Bosnia box with a threaded through ball, but the Nottingham Forest star can only find the side-netting with his attempt.
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We are underway in today’s second World Cup clash, with the referee getting things going in Los Angeles!