World Cup 2026: Key Updates

Updated June 12, 2026, 10:47 AM EDT By NBC News

Today’s World Cup Matches

Today’s World Cup action features matches between Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina in Group B at 3 p.m. ET. You can watch it on Telemundo and Peacock. Later, the United States faces Paraguay in Group D at 9 p.m. ET, also on Telemundo and Peacock.

Opening Day Highlights

The tournament kicked off with Mexico defeating South Africa 2-0. In another match, South Korea triumphed over Czechia with a 2-1 score. Both countries now lead Group A with three points each. They are scheduled to play each other on June 18.

Tournament Overview

The World Cup 2026 is taking place in three countries with a total of 48 teams competing for the top honor in soccer. To stay informed, you can subscribe to NBC News or sign up for The Sport Desk newsletter for daily updates.

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Mexico and South Korea’s Opening Day Performances

Mexico began their World Cup with a strong start, overcoming South Africa in a match highlighted by three red cards. Julián Quiñones put Mexico ahead early on, and the team extended their lead in the 66th minute.

Meanwhile, South Korea made a remarkable comeback to beat Czechia. Hwang In-Beom played a key role in leveling the score with a well-executed move set up by Kang-In Lee’s impressive pass.

Canada’s Historic Match

In Toronto, Canada is set to compete against Bosnia and Herzegovina at 3 p.m. ET in Group B. This marks their first World Cup meeting. Canada aims to break a long-standing record by becoming the first Concacaf team to beat a European team at the World Cup in 13 games. The last such victory was achieved by Mexico against Germany in 2018.

Canada’s preparations included team workouts, as observed in Toronto with Tani Oluwaseyi and his teammates.

U.S. Team as Group D Favorites

In Group D, the United States enters as slight favorites. The group includes countries like Turkey, Paraguay, and Australia, suggesting a competitive series of matches ahead.