After two matchdays in the group stage, Mexico, the United States and Germany have mathematically qualified for the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Haiti, Tunisia and Turkey have been eliminated.
The Mexican team collected six points after beating South Africa 2-0 and South Korea 1-0. Coached by Javier Aguirre, it leads Group A and prepares to face Czechia next Wednesday at Estadio Ciudad de México.
The United States also reached six points by defeating Australia 2-0 in Seattle. Mauricio Pochettino’s side tops its group with two wins and remains among the strongest teams.
Germany came from behind to win 2-1 against Ivory Coast with goals from Deniz Undav in the 68th and 94th minutes. The result gave it six points and the Group E lead. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer played his 21st World Cup match.
Haiti lost 3-0 to Brazil, Turkey fell 1-0 to Paraguay and Tunisia was routed 4-0 by Japan. All three teams have no chance of advancing.
