With Canada 1-1 Bosnia, South Korea 2-1 Czech Republic, and Mexico 2-0, the latest World Cup standings have been released.

13/06/2026 09:00:31 SportScoop

On June 13, Beijing time, the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup (hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico) continued, with three matches now completed. Hosts Mexico blanked South Africa 2-0, South Korea came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1, and fellow hosts Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina. As a result, the updated standings show Mexico and South Korea occupying the top two spots in their groups, while Canada leads its group.

Mexico faced South Africa. Ranked 13th in the world, Mexico is a typical tournament team. Their first match was against African side South Africa, ranked 61st. The gap in quality was huge, making a Mexican victory almost certain. South Africa played carelessly with a porous defense, allowing Mexico to quickly take control of the game and seize scoring chances. The referee's officiating was notably strict, issuing three red cards—a rarity—and Mexico eventually won 2-0 without even needing to push to their full potential.

South Korea took on the Czech Republic. As a strong Asian team, South Korea was the first to represent Asia in this World Cup, facing a Czech side returning to the tournament after a 20-year absence. From the start, South Korea dominated possession, leaving the Czechs on the defensive. However, Son Heung-min frequently missed opportunities, and the Czech Republic struck first with a high-ball attack. The Czech coach then substituted his forward to protect the lead, but South Korea refused to back down, launching a fierce assault and scoring two consecutive goals to complete a 2-1 comeback victory. South Korea played well in this match, overpowering the Czechs with superior stamina. The Czechs lacked effective passing, their aerial bombardment failed, and they couldn't keep up with South Korea's pace—so the loss was deserved.

Canada faced Bosnia and Herzegovina. Canada had lost six consecutive World Cup matches, and as hosts, this tournament offered a chance to break that streak. Although Canada attacked aggressively, their finishing was poor. They dominated possession but failed to convert, and Bosnia struck first to open the scoring. Fortunately, Canada made key adjustments in the second half with a crucial substitution that led to a goal, leveling the match 1-1. This result allowed Canada to avoid an upset and prevent a repeat of Qatar's opening-game loss, while also earning their first point and ending a six-match losing streak—a hard-fought achievement.