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2026 World Cup Scores as of June 13: Opening Results and Early Group-Stage Picture
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Opening results and the early group-stage picture for the 2026 World Cup.
This article is based on match results confirmed as of 05:43 UTC on June 13, 2026 . Match dates are shown by local date at the host venue.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage has begun. The tournament is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with 48 teams split into 12 groups from Group A to Group L.
Because this is a multilingual service, the article avoids wording such as today, tomorrow, or now when the meaning could shift. Scores and schedules can change with official updates, so check FIFA or your broadcaster before watching.
Completed Matches Up to the Reference Time
| Host local date | Venue time | My time | Group | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | 13:00 (Mexico City) | UTC 19:00 | Group A | Mexico vs South Africa | Mexico won 2-0 |
| June 11, 2026 | 20:00 (Guadalajara) | UTC 02:00 | Group A | Korea Republic vs Czechia | Korea Republic won 2-1 |
| June 12, 2026 | 15:00 (Toronto) | UTC 19:00 | Group B | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1-1 draw |
| June 12, 2026 | 18:00 (Los Angeles) | UTC 01:00 | Group D | United States vs Paraguay | United States won 4-1 |
Quick Match Notes
Mexico 2-0 South Africa
Mexico won 2-0
Mexico vs South Africa
Host nation Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the opening match. Backed by the home crowd, Mexico made a strong start in Group A.
Taking three points from the first group match is important. In 2026, the top two teams in each group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the round of 32, so an opening win gives a team valuable room to manage the group.
Korea Republic 2-1 Czechia
Korea Republic won 2-1
Korea Republic vs Czechia
Korea Republic beat Czechia 2-1 to win its first Group A match. Czechia is known for physical strength and set pieces, but Korea Republic handled an important opener and improved its qualification position.
Mexico and Korea Republic both have three points in Group A. Their head-to-head match could become a major decider for first place and the path toward the round of 32.
Canada 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina
1-1 draw
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Co-host Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Not winning at home is a missed chance, but avoiding defeat is still a useful start.
Group B remains hard to judge before Switzerland and Qatar play their first match. Canada now needs to target three points in the next round of group fixtures.
United States 4-1 Paraguay
United States won 4-1
United States vs Paraguay
The United States made a strong start in Group D with a 4-1 win over Paraguay. The match showed both home advantage and attacking strength.
Paraguay is often associated with organized defending, but the United States earned a big goal-difference boost. That puts the host nation in a favorable early position in the race for first place.
Early Group-Stage Flow
Group A Flow
| Status | Teams |
|---|---|
| Strong start | Mexico, Korea Republic |
| Pressure rising | Czechia, South Africa |
Mexico and Korea Republic moved ahead after the first set of Group A matches. Because both teams have three points, their next meeting has become important for the race for first place.
Czechia and South Africa need points in their second matches. Czechia in particular carries more pressure after losing to Korea Republic.
Group B Flow
| Status | Teams |
|---|---|
| Points secured | Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| First match pending | Qatar, Switzerland |
Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina shared the points with a 1-1 draw. The overall shape of Group B is not settled because Qatar and Switzerland still have to play.
Switzerland is viewed as one of the more stable teams in the group, so the Qatar match could set the tone for the race for first place.
Group D Flow
| Status | Teams |
|---|---|
| Strong start | United States |
| Pressure rising | Paraguay |
| First match pending | Australia, Türkiye |
The United States made the best start in Group D by beating Paraguay 4-1. The wide margin gives the host nation a useful goal-difference advantage.
The first match between Australia and Türkiye will make the group’s competitive picture clearer.
Next Group-Stage Matches
The matches below were scheduled after the reference time. Dates and kickoff times are shown by host venue local time.
| Host local date | Venue time | My time | Group | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2026 | 12:00 (San Francisco Bay Area) | UTC 19:00 | Group B | Qatar vs Switzerland |
| June 13, 2026 | 18:00 (New York New Jersey) | UTC 22:00 | Group C | Brazil vs Morocco |
| June 13, 2026 | 21:00 (Boston) | UTC 01:00 | Group C | Haiti vs Scotland |
Brazil vs Morocco is the headline fixture. Brazil is one of the tournament favorites, while Morocco has recently proven it can compete deep into a World Cup. The match can shape the early rhythm of Group C.
Switzerland opens against Qatar in Group B. Because Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina have already drawn, a Swiss win would give Switzerland early control of the group.
Haiti vs Scotland also matters. Both teams still have to face Brazil and Morocco, so taking points in the first match is especially important.
Key Points From the Opening Matches
- Mexico began Group A well with an opening-match win.
- Korea Republic earned an important three points in the round-of-32 race by beating Czechia.
- Canada drew at home, making its next match more important.
- The United States took early control of Group D with a 4-1 win over Paraguay.
- After the reference time, Brazil vs Morocco is the biggest match to watch.
Overall Summary
The opening phase has put the host nations in focus. Mexico and the United States won their first matches, while Canada drew at home. Korea Republic also started well by beating Czechia in Group A.
The standout results up to the reference time are the United States’ 4-1 win and Korea Republic’s victory over Czechia. Korea Republic and Mexico both have three points in Group A, giving them a strong early base for the round-of-32 race.
Attention then turns to Brazil vs Morocco. Whether Brazil looks like a title contender and whether Morocco again challenges an elite opponent will be central to Group C’s early story.
Glossary
Points
Points are awarded by result: usually three for a win, one for a draw, and zero for a loss.
Goal difference
Goals scored minus goals conceded. It is often used to separate teams level on points.
Group stage
The tournament phase where teams are divided into groups and play inside those groups.
Round of 32
The knockout stage entered by the 32 teams that advance from the group stage.
Knockout stage
A single-elimination phase in which losing a match means elimination.
UTC
The global reference time standard. Korea Standard Time is nine hours ahead of UTC.
Sources and Schedule Check
Results and schedules may change after the reference time. Recheck FIFA for kickoff times, broadcast listings, and operational updates.
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