Live: Jam-packed day as last round of World Cup group clashes kicks off

The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage concludes today with a packed schedule of simultaneous matches across Groups B, C, and A. Fans will be glued to simultaneous Group B clashes between Switzerland and Canada, and Qatar versus Bosnia and Herzegovina, kicking off at 5am AEST. Later, Group C will be finalized as Scotland takes on Brazil and Morocco faces Haiti from 8am.

Group A's fate will be decided in matches between Czechia and Mexico, and South Africa and South Korea, both starting at 11am. The outcome of these games will determine which teams advance to the knockout stage.

This year marks a significant change in qualification rules. For the first time since 1970, head-to-head results will be the primary tiebreaker for teams level on points, replacing the long-standing goal difference rule. This UEFA-influenced change means that if two teams draw on points, the winner of their direct encounter will rank higher.

Team news is emerging for the early kick-offs. Bosnia and Herzegovina sees veteran Edin Džeko, 40, make his 150th international appearance and first start of the tournament, among four changes. Qatar, after a heavy defeat, also makes four changes, with suspended players Homam Ahmed and Assim Madibo out. Switzerland makes four alterations to its lineup, including midfield changes and a forward switch. Canada, meanwhile, has two changes, one enforced by Ismaël Koné's broken leg.