{"id":96419,"date":"2026-06-20T04:06:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T04:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/96419\/"},"modified":"2026-06-20T04:06:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T04:06:23","slug":"world-cup-latest-horror-injury-in-canadas-6-0-victory-over-qatar-mexico-edge-south-korea-1-0-switzerland-4-1-bosnia-and-herzegovina-south-africa-1-1-czechia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/96419\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup latest: Horror injury in Canada’s 6-0 victory over Qatar, Mexico edge South Korea 1-0, Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina, South Africa 1-1 Czechia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Canada has claimed its first ever win at a World Cup, but celebrations against Qatar have been soured by a broken leg suffered by Isma\u00ebl Kon\u00e9.<\/p>\n

He suffered the injury in a tackle from Qatar’s Assim Madibo<\/a>, who was sent off as angry and upset Canadian players retaliated.<\/p>\n

Earlier, Switzerland beat 10-man Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1<\/a> in a flurry of late drama after South Africa left it late to snatch a 1-1 draw with Czechia<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mexico then beat South Korea 1-0<\/a> to top Group A and become the first team to qualify for the Round of 32 with two victories from two.<\/p>\n

Look back on how all the action unfolded in our live blog.<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 1:19pm<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 1:19pm<\/p>\n

We’ll wrap things up here\"Simon<\/p>\n

So, another dramatic day of football at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n

In Group A, South Africa managed a draw against Czechia, who led from the sixth minute of the game, with Bafana Bafana only scoring seven minutes from time to level at 1-1.<\/p>\n

Then Mexico played out a dire 1-0 win over South Korea, although they won’t care how bad it was, only that they won.<\/p>\n

In Group B, Switzerland got a win to go with their first-up draw, leaving it late to power past Bosnia Herzegovina 4-1.<\/p>\n

And in Vancouver there was a massive win for Canada that came with an enormous cost to\u00a0Isma\u00ebl Kon\u00e9.<\/p>\n

He will play no further part at this World Cup after having his leg broken in a tackle that soured an otherwise spectacular day for Canada with their first ever World Cup match win and becoming the first team outside of Europe or South America to score six in a single game in World Cup finals.<\/p>\n

We’ll be back tomorrow for a big game in Group D when the Socceroos take on the USA in Seattle.<\/p>\n

That game kicks off at\u00a05:00am AEST (4:30am ACST, 3:00am AWST) so make sure you join us then.<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 1:13pm<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 1:13pm<\/p>\n

Group B\"Simon<\/p>\n

Here’s how Group B looks after that group got through its opening two games as well, with Canada in control.<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 1:07pm<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 1:07pm<\/p>\n

Group A\"Simon<\/p>\n

Here’s how Group A looks after two match days.<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:59pm<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:59pm<\/p>\n

FT: Mexico wins and progresses to the round of 32!\"Simon\"\"(Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Mexico are the first team to qualify for the round of 32, labouring to a nervy 1-0 win over South Korea in Guadalajara.<\/p>\n

A fortuitous goal scored by Luis Romo when Korean keeper Kim Seung-gyu fumbled the ball into his path was befitting a dire display where neither side truly played to their potential in a match remarkably low in quality.<\/p>\n

After a sorry first half with just a single shot on target, Mexico came out after the break with a modicum of inventiveness and desire to faintly deserve their opener.<\/p>\n

South Korea didn’t manage a single shot on target until the closing moments, but should have levelled.<\/p>\n

Cho Gue-sung sent a header straight at Ra\u00fal Rangel, who recovered superbly to recover the ball, before Lee Han-beom headed wide from a corner in injury time – the first corner for either side in the game.<\/p>\n

Mexico will care little how they got there though, with the reward of a last 32 game at the Azteca waiting for the winners of Group A, with El Tri firmly in the box seat to secure that.<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:57pm<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:57pm<\/p>\n

90+6′ Mexico chance\"Simon<\/p>\n

Incredible.<\/p>\n

Korea try to pump another ball into the box.<\/p>\n

But then there’s a counter attack, Vargas racing towards the Korean box.<\/p>\n

The defence gets back but that should be enough.<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:56pm<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:56pm<\/p>\n

90+3′ CHANCE KOREA!\"Simon<\/p>\n

Cho Gue-sung gets on the end of yet another cross but Johan V\u00e1squez gets in the way.<\/p>\n

As Korea built up play there was all sorts going on at the edge of the penalty area – Korean and Mexican players tangling way off the ball.<\/p>\n

If I were a suspicious man I’d suggest that some sort of tomfoolery to try and earn an unwarranted free kick was taking place by the hosts, especially as they cannot time waste in the traditional sense given the count down at throw ins and goal kicks.<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:53pm<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:53pm<\/p>\n

90+2′ FREE HEADER!\"Simon<\/p>\n

Lee Han-beom rises at the back post and sends his header wide!<\/p>\n

Oh another glorious opportunity for Korea.<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:52pm<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:52pm<\/p>\n

90+2′ Corner for Korea\"Simon<\/p>\n

This is the first corner of the match.<\/p>\n

No, I’m not joking.<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:51pm<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:51pm<\/p>\n

90+1′ SIX additional minutes\"Simon<\/p>\n

All those subs added up, it seems…<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:50pm<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:50pm<\/p>\n

87′ WHAT A SAVE!\"Simon<\/p>\n

What a ball!<\/p>\n

A brilliant cross from the left.<\/p>\n

Cho Gue-sung has a free header, but he heads it straight towards Ra\u00fal Rangel!<\/p>\n

Rangel saves it but it bobbles up – with two Korean attackers advancing.<\/p>\n

The keeper manages to dive on it just in time to be clattered by his own centre back Johan V\u00e1squez!<\/p>\n

Incredible stop.<\/p>\n

He holds on.<\/p>\n

That could have gone anywhere.<\/p>\n

The Korean bench can’t believe they haven’t equalised there.<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:47pm<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:47pm<\/p>\n

85′ Chance Mexico!\"Simon<\/p>\n

That’s a thunderous shot from Vargas!<\/p>\n

The ball sat up nicely for him on the edge of the penalty area and he’s hammered that towards goal.<\/p>\n

It takes another really good save from Kim Seung-gyu to keep them out.<\/p>\n

He’s been really good tonight, Kim.<\/p>\n

Except when he threw the ball to a Mexican to open the scoring, that is.<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:46pm<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:46pm<\/p>\n

84′ ANOTHER change\"Simon<\/p>\n

My god, the subs coming on and off has been one of the more entertaining parts of this game, but I’m a bit tired of it now.<\/p>\n

Mexico makes a change.<\/p>\n

There’s a good reaction for local lad C\u00e9sar Huerta, who comes on to replace Juli\u00e1n Qui\u00f1ones.<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:43pm<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:43pm<\/p>\n

Crowd is 45,552\"Simon\"\"(Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Sounds like they’re a factor of 10 off that tally to be honest – the raucous crowd has been electric throughout.<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:42pm<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:42pm<\/p>\n

80′ Subs for Mexico\"Simon<\/p>\n

Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez and Roberto Alvarado are off.<\/p>\n

Santiago Gim\u00e9nez comes on, as does Israel Reyes.<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:40pm<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:40pm<\/p>\n

Despite the efforts of the players?\"Simon<\/p>\n

I can’t sleep with all this cheering going on…<\/p>\n

– Mike<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:40pm<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:40pm<\/p>\n

78′ Chance Korea!\"Simon<\/p>\n

A long range effort from Lee Kang-in.<\/p>\n

Korea had broken through and had Mexico on the back foot after a long ball forward.<\/p>\n

That was a low-percentage play and his shot flew well over the bar.<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:39pm<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:39pm<\/p>\n

77′ Another Korean sub\"Simon<\/p>\n

Paik Seung-Ho is off,\u00a0Cho Gue-Sung comes off.<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:38pm<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:38pm<\/p>\n

76′ Chance Korea!\"Simon<\/p>\n

Yang Hyun-jun with a beautiful ball across the six yard box!<\/p>\n

Oh Hyeon-gyu slides towards goal but he just can’t make contact!<\/p>\n

That was the equaliser right there!<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:37pm<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:37pm<\/p>\n

75′ Chance Mexico!\"Simon<\/p>\n

Brilliant save by Kim Seung-gyu!<\/p>\n

Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez was played in by a long ball across into the penalty area, his touch was sublime, under pressure he powers the ball towards goal.<\/p>\n

But Kim stands tall and bats the ball away!<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:35pm<\/p>\n

Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 12:35pm<\/p>\n

71′ Subs all round\"Simon<\/p>\n

I will never understand why these subs don’t happen during the pointless three-minute hydration breaks.<\/p>\n

Both teams do make them though – Obed Vargas and Orbel\u00edn Pineda come on for Luis Romo and Brian Guti\u00e9rrez.<\/p>\n

For Korea, Eom Ji-Sung and Yang Hyun-Jun are on for Seol Young-Woo and\u00a0Kim Moon-Hwan.<\/p>\n

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