Hello and welcome to live updates from the Mirror covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday, June 19th.
Today, four matches are scheduled following an eventful day on Thursday. Mexico secured a 1-0 victory over South Korea, advancing to the Round of 32 despite facing criticism from their fans. Meanwhile, Canada celebrated a historic win against Qatar, matching a home victory margin record set in 1978.
In other matches, Ghana defeated Panama 1-0, Colombia triumphed over Uzbekistan with a 3-1 score, and Czechia drew 1-1 with South Africa.
Upcoming fixtures for today include USA vs Australia, Scotland vs Morocco, Brazil vs Haiti, and Turkey vs Paraguay.
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In other news, an auction featuring a rare World Cup football shirt worn by Roy Keane during the 2002 tournament is set to fetch £20,000. Additionally, Prince William is expected to attend the World Cup final in the US only if England reaches that stage, having shown his passion for football during previous tournaments.
Brazil fans in Philadelphia are avoiding a supposed ‘Rocky Curse’ by not dressing the iconic statue in Selecao colors. England fans faced a scare as their World Cup plane encountered severe turbulence, causing injuries to passengers and crew members.
Scotland fans in Boston are enjoying the World Cup festivities, while FIFA faces criticism for not adequately preparing for the extreme weather conditions in host cities like Houston.
Lastly, Canada’s star player Ismael Kone suffered a serious injury during the match against Qatar, with reports indicating he has fractured his fibula and tibia. The team is shaken by the incident, and Kone is set to undergo surgery.
That’s a roundup of the latest from the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. Stay tuned for more updates and developments as the tournament progresses.