World Cup 2026 Group Standings, Schedule After Thursday's Results Ahead of KO Bracket

All 48 teams participating in this year's FIFA World Cup officially played one match apiece after Wednesday's action concluded.

The World Cup then returned to Groups A and B on Thursday for the second run of group play matches.

Here's a look at the day's schedule, results and updated Group A and B tables.

Thursday's Schedule and Results

Matchup	Location	Time (ET)	Group
Czechia 1, South Africa 1	Atlanta	Noon	A
Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina	Los Angeles	3 p.m.	B
Canada vs. Qatar	Vancouver	6 p.m.	B
Mexico vs. South Korea	Guadalajara	9 p.m.	A

Group A

Team	Played	Points	Goal Differential
1. Mexico	1	3	2
2. South Korea	1	3	1
3. Czechia	2	1	-1
4. South Africa	2	1	-2

Group B

Team	Played	Points	Goal Differential
1. Switzerland	1	1	0
2. Canada	1	1	0
3. Qatar	1	1	0
4. Bosnia and Herzegovina	1	1	0

Czechia 1, South Africa 1

Czechia scored the quickest goal of the tournament yet in the sixth minute after midfielder Michal Sadílek's left-footed strike.

Following a quick throw-in, Adam Hlozek sent a cross toward Alexandr Sojka, who tapped the ball to Sadílek for the goal.

Czechia's 1-0 lead looked as if it might stand. However, a handball in the box led to a golden opportunity for South Africa.

Whether the handball was worthy of the call is up for debate.

South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena took advantage of the chance in the 83rd minute.

As far as notable match stats go, South Africa possessed the ball 61.9 percent of the time. They also had four shots on goal and 17 shot attempts vs. Czechia's three shots on goal and 14 shot attempts. Both teams had five corner kicks apiece.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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