New Delhi, June 19 -- Thursday saw a goal fest in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with 14 goals scored across four matches.

The day began with Czechia being held to a 1-1 draw, before Switzerland thumped Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 to remain firmly in the race for the round of 32.

Co-hosts Canada then registered their first-ever FIFA World Cup win, thumping Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver, whereas the other co-hosts, Mexico, secured their berth in the round of 32 with a 1-0 win over South Korea in Guadalajara.

Czechia had begun as favourites in their Group A match against South Africa in Atalanta, but the Bafana sprung a surprise with a late equaliser to earn a crucial point.

Both teams were coming off defeats in their previous matches. Michal Sadilek...