World Cup Day 14: Brazil beat Scotland, South Africa make history | OneFootball

Matchday 14 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 saw Brazil beat Scotland in emphatic fashion, while South Africa stunned South Korea to make the knockouts.

We’ve recapped all the happenings from Wednesday’s action, including what you may have missed overnight.

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Alajbegovic scores Goal of the Tournament contender as Bosnia beat Qatar

Bosnia needed three points in their final fixture after a winless start, and secured them in style after conquering Qatar. The deadlock was broken in brilliant fashion, as talented teenager Kerim Alajbegovic scored a Goal of the Tournament contender.

The whizkid winger waltzed inside two challenges before blasting in from distance, a glorious goal that set Bosnia on route to a massive result. Their 3-1 win sees them qualify as one of the best-placed third-place teams, with four points.

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Manzambi stars again as Swiss beat Canada to claim top spot

Top spot in Group B was at stake as Switzerland met co-hosts Canada, with the former progressing as group winners after a hard-fought 2-1 win.

It was Johan Manzambi who starred again for the Swiss, with the 20-year-old Freiburg midfielder having a tournament to remember. Fresh from scoring twice against Bosnia, he set up Ruben Vargas for the opener, before drilling in a second for the Swiss. Expect transfer interest to pique.

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Calamitous Scotland beaten by Brazil

Scotland had never beaten Brazil in 10 previous attempts before their high-stakes group game, and that run stretched to 11 as the South Americans ran riot.

Steve Clarke needed his side to be at their best, but a calamitous early error from Scott McKenna gifted Vinicius Junior the opener.

Vinicius headed home his second, and fourth of the tournament, to put Brazil in control, before Matheus Cunha added a third.

Brazil march on as group winners, while Scotland face a nervous wait to see if third will be enough. After their goal difference took a beating, the Tartan Army is in trouble.

Goals galore as Morocco and Haiti play out six-goal thriller

Haiti is heading home without a point, but they at least ensured the 2026 World Cup had something to celebrate. The Carribean nation went toe-to-toe with Morocco, twice taking the lead before falling to an eventual 4-2 defeat.

Haiti’s opener was their first World Cup goal since 1974, with the fans certainly celebrating the occasion. Their second, courtesy of Sunderland striker Wilson Isidior, was sensational and could even see Haiti claim the Goal of the Tournament prize.

Morocco’s strength told in the end, but the Atlas Lions finished as runners-up to Brazil on goal difference. Few will fancy facing the AFCON champions in the knockouts.

Co-hosts Mexico crush Czechia to retain 100% record

Mexico headed into their final fixture with the pressure off, after back-to-back wins secured progress with a game to spare. The co-hosts made some changes to the side, though Javier Aguirre ensured momentum continued.

Mexico crushed a Czechia team with a ruthless second-half showing, running out 3-0 winners to send their European opponents home. Mateo Chavez scored his first Mexico goal to open the scoring, before efforts from Julian Quinones and Alvaro Fidalgo sparked wild celebrations at the Azteca.

There was even time for veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa to get a fine farewell in Mexico City, with the 40-year-old on as a substitute in his sixth World Cup.

South Africa reach knockout rounds for first time

South Africa made history by reaching the knockout rounds for the first time, beating South Korea 1-0 in Monterrey to advance to the Round of 32.

Thapelo Maseko’s second-half strike made history for Bafana Bafana, who leapfrogged the Koreans into second place to qualify. Their reward is a clash with co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles this weekend, while South Korea has a nervous wait.

The Asian outfit is hoping to sneak through as one of the best third-place teams, after a damaging defeat overnight.

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