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Qatar and Switzerland meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B match on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET from San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area, CA. Qatar, ranked 56th by FIFA, are returning to the World Cup for the first time since 2022, when they became the first host nation to lose all three group matches. Switzerland, ranked 19th by FIFA, are appearing at their 13th World Cup, with their best finish a quarterfinal run achieved in 1934, 1938 and 1954. The Swiss most recently reached the knockout stage in 2022 before losing 6-1 to Portugal in the Round of 16. Below, we'll give you all the details you need to know about how to watch this game. How to Watch Qatar vs. Switzerland Qatar vs. Switzerland Odds Qatar World Cup Schedule Switzerland World Cup Schedule Learn more about Qatar vs. Switzerland and check the full FIFA World Cup schedule on FOX Sports! Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.

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LOS ANGELES STADIUM Four years ago, at the last FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the U.S. mens national team scored just three goals in four games. It took the team just 45 minutes of the 2026 event to equal that output. And then another 45 minutes to make history. The tournament co-hosts kicked off their World Cup campaign on Friday with aplomb, running out to a three-goal lead in the first half over Paraguay on the strength of two goals from forward Folarin Balogun. The U.S. had not scored three times in the opening stanza of any World Cup since its 2002 opener against Portugal, which began a memorable run to that year's quarterfinals still the best performance at the planets biggest sporting event since the inaugural tournament in 1930. Do you believe in omens? It wasnt a perfect start to the World Cup the Paraguayans pulled one back in the second half before Gio Reyna scored a golazo with the outside of his right foot deep into second half stoppage time but it was close. And with that last score, it became the first time ever the U.S. scored four goals in a men's World Cup match. Here are my takeaways following the USAs dominant 4-1 triumph: 1. USA Makes Its Own Luck In An Empathic Win In baseball, they say the first at-bat of a new season sets the tone for everything that happens after. In the first game of a World Cup, the first goal of the tournament is even more important. The USA got there fewer than seven minutes into Fridays match, following a ferociously intense start. It was a little bit fortunate, with Paraguayan midfielder Damin Bobadilla inadvertentlyturning Weston McKennies attempted feed to forward Folarin Balogun past keeper Orlando Gill for an own goal. But you make your luck at this level, and the Americans certainly did, with defender Alex Freeman starting the play almost 100 yards from the visiting net with a long pass to McKennie, who found Christian Pulisic out wide before getting a return pass from the Stars and Stripes top attacker. It was the third-fastest lead the U.S. has ever taken at a World Cup. For a team looking to make a deep run on home soil this summer, omens dont come much better than that. "The first game is always the most difficult, to get the nerves out of the way," Balogun said. "We were able to do that really quickly." 2. Folarin Balogun Lives Up To The Billing During a lengthy interview last September, the USAs top striker told me that he often daydreamed about lining up for the national anthem in this stadium before the countrys first game at the 2026 World Cup. He surely thought about scoring in it, too. The New York-born, London-reared Balogun, who chose to play for the USA over England three years ago, thought hed found the net in the 28th minute, only for VAR to cancel it out for offside. Three minutes later, Balogun collected a Pulisic pass and beat Gill again. There was no question that this one would count. The 24-year-old wasnt done, putting Mauricio Pochettinos team up by three on the stroke of halftime with his second of the match. It marked the first time in 96 years that any American had a multi-goal performance in a single World Cup match, when Bert Patenaude had a hat trick, also against Paraguay in 1930. It was a strike worthy of history. "It was a dreamy night," Balogun said afterward. "I visualized my debut in the World Cup, scoring, but yeah, the reality did surpass that, scoring two goals, and the second goal was a fantastic goal as well." "The kid's insane, Pulisic said of Balogun. "He's lethal right now in front of goal. We're really lucky to have him." 3. Concern For Christian Pulisic? While Balogun was the obvious Man of the Match, Pulisic was almost as important; Pochettinos No. 10 was at the heart of almost every foray into the Paraguayan side of the field during that pulsating start. But when the second period began, Pulisic was on the bench. There was no immediate word on why. Is he injured? Was it precautionary? Or, with such a lopsided advantage, did Pochettino simply decide to rest arguably his most irreparable offensive weapon ahead of next weeks second Group D encounter, against Australia in Seattle? "We didn't want to take any risks," Pochettino said after the 4-1 win. Television cameras seemed to show Pulisic indicating to his family members that he was fine. But for a player who has frequently battled injury and whos slick dribbling ability and status always invites robust tackles its something to keep an eye on as the first round progresses. "I just got a bit of a kick in the first half, so I'm really hoping that it's nothing," Pulisic explained. "Taking a little bit of precaution today, but I'm hoping I'll be fine the next few days." 4. The Home Team Cant Get Ahead Of Itself Sure, the American players earned the right to celebrate following such a dominant and commanding performance in which they enjoyed almost 70 percent of possession against an opponent that was chasing almost the entire match. U.S. supporters definitely are; how many new fans did this team make over those incredible first 45? Still, they conceded another preventable goal before Reyna added the fourth. Make no mistake: Pochettino will be telling his charges to stay humble and focused, even if history suggests that the squad now already has a foot in the second round. Hes right. There are still two group games left; finishing first will be hugely beneficial if and when they reach the knockout stage. The home team has a ton of momentum, but the hardest work of all remains ahead of it. "There's still a lot more than we want to do," said Pulisic. "Well enjoy this one tonight, spend some time with our families, then we're going to get right back to work. "We can take a deep breath," he added. "There's still so much more we want to accomplish in this tournament." 4 . Next Up Are The Socceroos In Seattle As crucial as taking all three points from their first World Cup match was, beating Australia on June 19 could clinch Group D and make the group finale, back here against Trkiye on June 25, moot depending on other results. (Australia and Trkiye meet on Saturday.) With this one done, that match now becomes the USAs singular focus when Pochettinos squad returns to training at its base in Irvine, California, on Monday.

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The second day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup provided some magical moments from the hosts. The U.S. cruised past Paraguay, while Cyle Larin late equalizer ignited an electric atmosphere in Toronto. Here is everything you might have missed from Day 2 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina United States vs. Paraguay BEST OF THE DAY Assist Of The Day It was a massive moment for Canada in the 78th minute as Cyle Larin expertly controlled, turned, and finished after receiving a brilliant first-time pass from Promise David. The forward's clever one-touch ball, played with the outside of his boot, split the Bosnian defense and found Larin in space. It was a moment of creativity and quality that Canada desperately needed against a disciplined Bosnian back line, with only a touch of ingenuity capable of unlocking their stubborn defensive structure. Save Of The Day A potential Save of the Tournament candidate on match day 2 came from Saed Kolainac, who produced a heroic last-ditch goal-line block in the 53rd minute. His intervention deflected the ball onto the crossbar and out, preserving Bosnia and Herzegovina's lead. Canada eventually found an equalizer later in the match to earn a point, but Kolainac's remarkable defensive play may ultimately prove to be the reason Bosnia escaped Toronto with a valuable draw. Goal Of The Day An incredible goal from Gio Reyna, who curled a trivela with the outside of his boot past the Paraguayan goalkeeper, who had no chance of making the save. Reyna came off the bench after a difficult club season in which he struggled to break into the Borussia Mnchengladbach lineup, but coach Mauricio Pochettino still put his faith in him by including him in the squad. Reyna repaid that trust with a moment of individual brilliance. Moment Of The Day The United States could not have gotten off to a better start, cruising past Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium. It was a rocking atmosphere in Los Angeles as Folarin Balogun bagged a brace, alongside an opening own goal, to lead the U.S. to a 31 victory. It's the kind of performance that can fuel a dream run for the Americans.

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LOS ANGELES STADIUM I knew this USA team could cook, but it threw some special sauce in on Friday night. The USA gave us a little bit of everything and then some in the first half of its win over Paraguay. Mauricio Pochettinos team was dominant from the opening whistle to the final one. It was a masterclass. Nobody left the stadium early. The fans wanted to give this USA team the love it deserved, and it was rewarded for sticking around in the form of a brilliant Gio Reyna goal to make the scoreline 4-1. I want to note that these ratings come as a prisoner of the moment. It was an incredible night in Los Angeles as the United States dominated. Here we go. Starting XI Freese got the start over Matt Turner, but he wasnt called upon too much Friday. Im being generous, though. He didnt have a starring role, and I dont think he could do too much on the goal. From that positioning with Mauricio through on goal, I dont think there was anything he could do. Im feeling very generous today after that performance, so its an 8 for Freese. I thought Antonee Robinson was more involved in the attack tonight, while Alex Freeman was a bit more disciplined defensively on the right side and Sergio Dest played further up the wing. I praised Freeman during the two friendlies against Senegal and Germany in the buildup to the tournament, and he looked like he belonged tonight. A very encouraging start to the tournament from both. Robinson scored a banger of a volley against Germany last week and continued to look like a threat down the left wing. Hell be a key part of the U.S. attack on that side of the field. I thought Richards leadership was felt early on in this game, especially in the first half. The game started with a half-chance for Paraguay inside the box, but Chris helped calm things down after that alongside his 38-year-old partner. In the second half, they both made mistakes on the goal. Richards gambled maybe a bit too much and didnt make contact with the ball on his first attempt, and then Ream kind of dangled out a leg and didnt make any contact with a Paraguayan player with it. I also want to note that the passing out of the back was good. Ream had a few good balls forward to find Malik Tillman and Weston McKennie in midfield, which is what hes expected to do with that left foot. I thought Tyler was excellent, and I thought Wes was excellent for different reasons. Tyler picked up a silly yellow card, but he covered ground and moved all over the pitch to complement Tillman and McKennie. He remained more disciplined while allowing Tillman and McKennie to have the freedom to move further up the pitch. I thought Westons energy was incredible. The way he was consistently an option in the final third was encouraging, and that was clear on the first U.S. goal. He picked the ball up in midfield and had multiple Paraguayan players around him, but he was able to get the ball out to Christian on the left. The best part, though, is that Wes continued his run after playing the pass and got the USA touch before Damian Bobadilla put the ball into his own net. It was also an encouraging performance from Tillman, who looked like he had a great understanding with Adams. A lot of pressure and responsibility on his shoulders. He came back into form just before this tournament in terms of finding the stat sheet with goals and assists. Hopefully, Pulisics calf injury was nothing too significant. Fantastic in the first half with his movement, creating chances, creating space for other players. Thats how the first goal for the U.S. came. He skipped by two defenders and then picked out a pass to McKennie, whose attempted pass to Balogun was turned into the net. Also of note, Christians chemistry with Flo was excellent. If those first 45 minutes were any indication, the rest of the tournament better watch out. The only reason this rating isn't higher is that he only played 45 minutes. Hopefully, he's ready to go next week to face Australia. Its the goals, its the way he took his goals, and its also his overall play, which I thought was excellent. Obviously, the two great finishes from Flo are worth celebrating, but there was more to his performance. The way he occupied both of Paraguays center backs was great. He was strong throughout the game, held up the ball and really powered the U.S. attack. Flos movement was also great. He ran into the channels very well and was able to play well with a defender on his back. He also led the Americans counter-press against the Paraguayan defense and was spot-on with his movement as a defender. He was a big reason that the Americans game plan worked so well. My man Peter Crouch suggested that Balogun might be looking at a Golden Boot with a start like that to his tournament. Im encouraged to see where his tournament can go on from here. I love Sergio higher up the pitch. Initially, I wasnt so sure. I liked him starting as an attacking fullback, but he thrived having more freedom to simply start farther advanced up the pitch. Sergio having that ability to start further up the pitch really makes him a wild card. Hes unpredictable. Its hard to plan how to defend him because you dont know where hes going to play. Tonight, that caused so many problems for Paraguay. Bonus: A 10 for head coach Mauricio Pochettino. Poch got everything right tonight. First, he picked the right XI. This lineup looked good against Germany without Richards, and his inclusion was a great addition. The approach of how they wanted to create space and maintain width was spot on. The game plan was perfect, much like the USA tonight.

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The United States started off its home World Cup with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium, delivering an electric performance while feeding off an equally electric crowd. The United States outclassed a Paraguayan team that struggled to even cross the halfway line in the first half, as the Americans dominated possession 71% to 29% by halftime. Zlatan Ibrahimovi and Thierry Henry believe this is the type of performance the United States can build on and use as a foundation for a deep run at this World Cup. Ibrahimovi believes the American people have to have faith in their team after this performance. "I mean, we were speaking before the game about believing. My message to the American people is: if you didnt believe before the game, the performance in the first half should make you start believing," Ibrahimovi said during the postgame show. "Because if they can bring this performance into the upcoming games, this American team can do something big. Are you surprised?" Henry believes one of the most important components of a potential U.S. World Cup run is belief. He has maintained that view since the World Cup draw and believes confidence is especially important in high-stakes matches like this one, compared to some of the fixtures the team played leading up to the tournament. "Play my video of what I said in the draft sorry, the draw, my bad. Have a look at it," Henry said. "Youve got to believe, and Im not American. I said I believe that this team can bring the crowd together. "They just need to do it today. Not in the friendly games, not when people were panicking, not even against Panama here. I know it was a Nations League, a lot of people were talking. They need to be ready today. The United States will look to build on the momentum from tonights result when it takes on Australia next Friday, June 19, at Seattle Stadium, where a suffocating atmosphere is expected. "I believe in what I see, and I saw a great team today a team performance," Henry said. "I believe personally that they can go on a run. Lets see if they will do it. That doesnt mean you will go on a run. But now, Im sure a lot of people will believe that they can go on a run."

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Who'll win the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? The race is on for who'll score the most goals at the tournament, and it is set to be one of the tournament's most closely watched storylines. Several of the world's top forwards will be aiming to finish as the competition's leading goalscorer. Kylian Mbapp enters the tournament after winning the Golden Boot at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, while Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi, and Mikel Oyarzabal are among the other players expected to challenge for the award. But keep an eye on USA's Folarin Balogun, who had a two-goal effort in the win over Paraguay. The USA striker has gone from +125000 (pre-tournament) to +4000 (currently) to win the award. 2 Goals Folarin Balogun (USA) 1 Goal Mauricio (Paraguay)Cyle Larin (Canada)Jovo Luki (Bosnia and Herzegovina)Ladislav Krejc (Czechia)Julin Quiones (Mexico)Ral Jimenez (Mexico)Hwang In-Beom (South Korea)Oh Hyeon-Gyu (South Korea) Favorites To Win The Golden Boot Kylian Mbapp: +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)Harry Kane: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)Erling Haaland:+1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)Lionel Messi: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)Mikel Oyarzabal: +1800 (bet $10 to win $190 total)Lamine Yamal: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)Cristiano Ronaldo: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)Vinicius Jnior: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)Raphinha: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)Lautaro Martinez: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)Julin Alvarez: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)Ousmane Dembl: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)Cody Gakpo: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)Ferran Torres: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)Bukayo Saka:+4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)Memphis Depay: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)Igor Thiago: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)Mikel Merino: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)Romelu Lukaku: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total) Last 5 Golden Boot Winners

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Things couldn't have started much better for the United States in its World Cup opener. In the seventh minute of the United States' Group A match against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium, the Americans were gifted an own goal that gave them an early lead so early that it's actually the third-fastest goal for the U.S. in World Cup history. Paraguay midfielder Damin Bobadilla was credited with the own goal. Weston McKennie was the last U.S. player to touch the ball in the run of play. The U.S. has scored a goal in the first 15 minutes of a World Cup match six times in history, with three coming against Paraguay (two in 1930 and one tonight). The two earliest goals for the U.S. in a home World Cup match have both been own goal: on Friday against Paraguay and against Colombia in 1994. Clint Dempsey holds the record for the fastest goal by a U.S. player at a FIFA Men's World Cup with a 30-second goal vs. Ghana at Brazil 2014. The U.S. has only lost one time at the World Cup when scoring first. Its only loss came against Spain in 1950.

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Scotland and Haiti are set to face off in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C opener on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on FOX. Scotland is making its first World Cup appearance of the 21st century after a 28-year wait. Scotland punched its ticket to the 2026 World Cup in dramatic fashion, scoring twice in stoppage time against Denmark in UEFA play to secure direct qualification. The Tartan Army enter the tournament on fire, beating both Curaao and Bolivia by a combined score of 8-1 in two friendlies over the last few weeks. Meanwhile, Haiti returns to the World Cup stage for the first time in 52 years, with its only previous appearance coming in 1974. Haiti booked its place in the 2026 World Cup by finishing atop of Group C in the final round of CONCACAF play. The team recorded three wins and two draws across six matches, all of which took place outside the country. Can Haiti shock the world and win its first ever World Cup game? Lets check out the odds for the Scotland vs. Haiti Group C matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook as of June 12. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Scotland vs. Haiti Odds Moneyline Spread Over/Under Total Odds: 2.5 Scotland vs. Haiti Prediction, Pick From FOX Sports Research: How to Watch Scotland vs Haiti Let's take a look at some other bets for the match. Anytime Goalscorer Props Tie No Bet Both Teams to Score

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The first FIFA men's World Cup match on Canadian soil delivered drama, dread and most importantly, a point. Canada's historic World Cup match on home soil is now behind us, and it nearly became a national wake. Bosnia and Herzegovina opened the scoring in the 21st minute through striker Jovo Lukic, who headed in his first-ever international goal from point-blank range after Sead Kolainac's near-post flick on a corner. For an hour, around 43,000 fans at Toronto Stadium stared down a familiar nightmare. Then, Cyle Larin's 78th-minute equalizer rescued a 1-1 draw and the first point in Canadian men's World Cup history. Here are four takeaways from the match. 1. Bosnia Can Cause Problems Those who watched Bosnia eliminate Italy on penalties in the playoffs already know that this is a well-organized team with young talent. There's real technical ability throughout the midfield and attack. Benjamin Tahirovic dictates tempo, while Esmir Bajraktarevi plays with swagger. The defense is anchored by Tarik Muharemovic, perhaps the most underrated center back at this World Cup composed in possession, ruthless in the duels, never hurried. Canada threw everything at this back line and kept finding bodies: Nikola Katic cleared Tani Oluwaseyi's header off the line, and Kolainac deflected Richie Laryea's goal-bound effort onto the crossbar. This team feels like it's playing with house money after defying the odds and beating Italy in the World Cup qualification playoff final. 2. Cyle Larin, Of All People Write this one down, because it's a pub quiz answer forever: Larin had been on the pitch for two minutes when he swiveled and ripped a deflected strike into the bottom corner, becoming just the second Canadian ever to score at a men's World Cup. The first was Alphonso Davies, who watched this one from the bench. Larin's redemption arc is almost too crazy: he lost his starting spot to Tani Oluwaseyi, hadn't scored for his country in nearly two years, and entered the match as an afterthought. Ninety seconds later, he'd scored arguably the most important goal in the program's history. It secured Canada's first World Cup point after six straight defeats across 1986 and 2022. History was made, courtesy of the veteran striker from Brampton, Ontario. 3. Canada Misses Fonzie Badly Alphonso Davies missed the match with a hamstring injury, and his absence was felt throughout. The attacking burden shifted entirely onto Jonathan David, Canada's all-time leading goalscorer, who was coming off a difficult debut season at Juventus. David got his golden chance in the 17th minute and fired it straight at the goalkeeper from 12 yards. Just like we've seen time and time again this season, he fluffed his lines. Here's the main issue: without Davies' electrifying pace, dribbling and directness, defenders can fully focus on stopping David. Fonzie doesn't just create; his mere presence relieves pressure on everyone around him. Canada generated nearly 70% possession and a mountain of corners. Sure, they were also unlucky, but it could've been a different story with Davies on the pitch. The Canadian medical staff will now try to earn their salaries. 4. The Group B Math According to the bookies, Switzerland is the group favorite and Qatar is the floor. If the odds are right, this was a de facto final for second place in the group. A draw keeps both teams alive and solves nothing. Switzerland and Qatar meet on Saturday, and once that result lands, the picture sharpens: if the Swiss win as expected, Canada and Bosnia are both chasing, and Canada's date with Switzerland becomes the kind of match that defines a generation. The encouraging part for Marsch was the performance. Canada created enough to win this twice. The concerning part is that creation and conversion don't go hand in hand. Canada will need to be more clinical in front of goal. This group lacks an elite superpower, but the parity is undeniable. 4 . What's Next? Both of these teams will be back in action next Thursday, June 18. Bosnia and Herzegovina will play its second Group B game at Los Angeles Stadium against Switzerland, which faces Qatar on Saturday (3 p.m. ET on FOX One/FOX. Canada, meanwhile, will take on Qatar next Thursday at 6 p.m. ET (FS1). The big story going into that game will be whether Davies is available for selection.

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Cristiano Ronaldo has won just about everything soccer has to offer, but he has always treated his body like his most important trophy. That hasnt changed with the Portugal captain now entering his sixth FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo, 41, reaffirmed that on Friday afternoon when he was asked byChided reporters about his fitness for this years World Cup. He brushed off any doubts about his physical condition, pointing to his recent performances in his warm-up wins against Chile and Nigeria as evidence. "Physically? I'm fine," Ronaldo said. "Have you not seen my matches?" Even as Ronaldo plays into his early 40s, his production has not slowed. During the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League season with Al-Nassr, he recorded 28 goals and two assists on 161 shots across 30 matches. Ronaldo now looks to carry that success and momentum to Portugal into the World Cup, as he shifts his focus to the Tournament. Speaking to reporters, he also said hes been satisfied with the teams preparation heading into the tournament. "It has been good but tiring because we've worked hard," Ronaldo said."We've had the upper hand in our matches, but what matters most is when the ball starts rolling on the 17th, in the first game, and then when the pressure really starts to mount that's when we'll see the true champions." For Ronaldo, the focus now shifts from preparation to performance. Even at 41, he remains as important as ever to Portugal's championship ambitions. As the team looks to build on a strong buildup, this tournament represents their captain's final chance to capture his first World Cup.

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South Korea and Mexico opened their respective World Cup runs with wins on Thursday and didnt waste any time turning victory into celebration. Mexico, one of the three co-hosts of the World Cup, enjoyed a 2-0 win over South Korea in Mexico City. Hours later, across the country in Guadalajara, it was South Korea who rallied to a 2-1 win over Czechia. Following Thursdays wins, social media was flooded with clips of fans celebrating. The two fan bases came together in a lively postmatch party celebration, with Mexican supporters even joining in on the iconic "Gangnam Style" dance. In another viral moment from the World Cup, Mexican supporters lifted a South Korean fan into the air during the festivities. Another clip showed Mexican fans welcoming South Korean supporters with chants of, "Korean, brother, youre Mexican now!" Of course, the history between these two fan bases dates back to 2018, when South Koreas win over Germany at that edition of the tournament helped Mexico advance to the knockouts. That turn of events even made our list of Top 100 World Cup moments of all time. These moments highlight just how the World Cup is bringing fan bases shaped by shared history and mutual respect. The two nations may have different feelings when they meet on June 18 in their second group match, but for now, its all about celebration.

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"Bear Bets" are real wagers that Chris "The Bear" Fallica is actually making. The first two days of the World Cup saw two matches each. But now, the soccer bonanza begins. Four matches will take place on Saturday, headlined by Brazil vs. Morocco. Here's how I'm wagering on match day 3 of the tournament. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. World Cup Best Bets Saturday, June 13 Qatar vs. Switzerland Qatar appear ticketed for the bottom of the group, and while this appears to be the brain-deadest of plays, at near even money, Ill back the Swiss best goalscorer. He scored twice in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and four times in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. I think he'll find the back of the net here. Brazil vs. Morocco The group will be tilted heavily in the direction of a winner here, as these two are separated by just one spot in the FIFA rankings. I dont think this is a great Brazil side. The midfield is old, and despite a central defensive core of Gabriel and Marquinhos, along with Alisson in net, Brazil has conceded in five straight friendlies, all against World Cup teams. While Abde Ezzalzouli is out with a knee injury, Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi are more than capable of making Brazil pay. Of course, with Raphinha and Vini Jr., Brazil have plenty of ability to score as well. The reward for winning is huge, so I expect both teams to go for it. Haiti vs. Scotland If Haiti is to get a result, this is its best chance early in the tourney and against someone other than Brazil or Morocco. We know what well get from Haiti: defend, and hope for a counter.That should result in Scotland having most of the ball and Haitis legitimate chances few and far between. The Scottish defense shouldnt be under too much stress and be forced into conceding corners. Australia vs. Trkiye Australia can be difficult to break down, so the best strategy might not be to try and pass through it, but to fire as many balls towards the goal as possible. That means Juventus leading scorer Kenan Yildiz should have a big part in doing just that. I thought about looking at the Australia team total Under, as leading goalscorer Kusini Yengi is out, and even a total cards Over 3.5 (remember Trkiye during Euro 2024). But Ill opt for the Yildiz shots prop as my top play here.

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Switzerland and Qatar will face off in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B opener on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, California on FOX. Switzerland secured a spot at the 2026 World Cup by finishing as winners of UEFA Group B, securing the automatic spot reserved for group winners. The team went unbeaten in the group with four wins and two draws. Switzerland comes into the tournament off a 4-1 friendly win over Jordan and a 1-1 draw against Australia in the last two weeks. They will look to replicate their recent World Cup success and even take a step forward after being eliminated in the Round of 16 in four of its last five tournaments. Meanwhile, Qatar qualified for the 2026 World Cup by finishing at the top of Group A in the fourth round of AFC qualifying rounds. As hosts of the 2022 World Cup, Qatar lost all three games, scoring just one goal while allowing seven. They will look to flip the script four years later in their second World Cup tournament ever. Lets check out the odds for the Switzerland vs. Qatar Group B match at FanDuel Sportsbook as of June 12. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Switzerland vs. Qatar Odds Moneyline Spread Over/Under Total Odds: 2.5 Switzerland vs. Qatar Prediction, Pick From FOX Sports Wagering Expert, Chris "The Bear" Fallica: How to Watch Switzerland vs. Qatar Let's take a look at some other bets for the match. Anytime Goalscorer Props Tie No Bet Both Teams to Score