Frances HoweUpdated June 19, 2026 — 12:01pm,first published June 19, 2026 — 4:53am12.01pmStats at the breakBy 11.50am0-0 at half-time in Mexico v South KoreaBy It’s been far quieter after the drinks break in terms of shots on goal. There’s a lot riding on this match for both teams: if one wins they’ll guarantee their spot in the round of 32 – and become the first team of any group to do so.We have an off-target shot from Seol Young-woo in the 41st minute, and Korea look to be maintaining more possession, but all remains square regardless.There’s also an entertaining pairing between Erik Lira and Lee Kang-in, who gets a free-kick for South Korea off Lira’s foul.11.36amIn photos: Fans fill Estadio GuadalajaraBy A soccer sombrero – genius.AP Photo/Fernando LlanoFans of Mexico stand for the national anthem.Getty ImagesA young Mexico supporter ahead of kick-off.AP Photo/Fernando LlanoContender for best-dressed.AP Photo/Fernando LlanoAeroplanes and a helicopter fly over.Getty ImagesCaramelo (right) is attending his 11th World Cup after his first in 1970 at home in Mexico. He’s brought his son, Caramelo Jr, along to this one. AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko11.25amSon Heung-min goal saved off the lineBy A bicycle kick from Mexico’s captain, Edson Alvarez, on the goal line in the 16th minute of this match has to be the best defensive display of this World Cup so far. And Alvarez isn’t even a centre back usually, instead he’s a midfielder filling in to cover an absent Cesar Montes, who was sent off in their last match.It’s a ball from none other than Los Angeles FC’s Son Heung-min, which he chips over the goalkeeper. It would have gone in if not for Alvarez. Moments later, however, Son is ruled offside anyway.Up the other end of the pitch, Julian Quinones gets a shot on target and Korea’s keeper, Kim Seung-gyu, is forced to make an impressive save.We’re off to the drinks break.Mexico 0-0 South Korea, 22 minutesWhat a save.AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo11.08amKick-off in Guadalajara By The match between Mexico and South Korea has begun and already a yellow card has been brandished. It’s given to Lee Kang-in in the fourth minute for a foul on Luis Romo.Roberto Alvarado gets a shot off in the 7th minute but it wasn’t on target and would have gone out for a goal kick if not collected by Korea’s keeper, Kim Seung-gyu.Also, I can’t be the only one who thinks South Korea have one of the best kits in this tournament. Take a look:Brian Gutierrez of Mexico controls the ball against Paik Seung-ho.Getty ImagesCheck out those jackets.Getty Images10.58amStep aside, Merlin. There’s a new duck in townBy Merlin the duck went viral on the first day of the World Cup as he was filmed waddling towards Mexico City Stadium wearing a team jersey and socks.A duck named Merlin, dressed in a Mexico national soccer team jersey, follows his caretaker Cristian Gomez as they cross the street in Mexico City.AP Photo/Marco UgarteWell, there’s a new duck taking over as the Scottish fans in Boston continue their own campaign to be the greatest fan base at this tournament. Take a look at the Scottish duck:10.53amUp next: Mexico v South KoreaBy It’s been an eventful morning so far, and it’s not over yet. The last match of the day is about to kick off at Estadio Guadalajara between co-hosts Mexico (ranked 15th ahead of the tournament) and South Korea (ranked 25th).Mexico will be missing Cesar Montes, who received one of the aforementioned red cards in the team’s opening match against South Africa last week. They won that game 2-0.Captain Edson Alvarez will drop into central defence to replace suspended Montes, while Kim Moon-hwan comes into the Korean midfield.Kick-off is at 11am (AEST).A fan is tossed into the air ahead of Mexico v South Korea.AP Photo/Eduardo VerdugoA Mexico fan ahead of kick-off.Getty Images10.45amCanada swing to the top of Group BBy Canada are now topping their group with just one more match to play before teams are knocked out, following their 6-0 victory over Qatar. The co-hosts have never made it past the group stage at a World Cup, having failed to do so in their two other appearances.Switzerland are sitting in second after a 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina earlier this morning. It was an even match until the 75th minute, when Switzerland’s substitutes opened the scoring. A red card was also shown in that match. Combined with the three red cards shown in the opening game between Mexico and South Africa, and the two just shown in Vancouver, the tournament’s total now sits at six – even before the end of the second week. That’s two more than the amount given in the entire 2022 tournament.Here’s what Group B looks like now:10.34amMatch report: How Canada nailed their 6-0 winBy Anne PetersonVancouver: Jonathan David scored three goals and Canada won its first World Cup match while all but securing a spot in the knockout round with a 6-0 victory over Qatar on Friday (AEST).Qatar were reduced to nine players because of red cards in the chaotic match. Assim Madibo was handed a red early in the second half after a tackle on Ismaël Koné, who was stretched off with a serious injury to his lower left leg. Homan Ahmed was sent off in the first half for a challenge on Tajon Buchanan.Cyle Larin celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s first goal against Qatar.Getty ImagesCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attended the match after missing the team’s opener in Toronto last week because of the G7 summit in France. He sat with FIFA president Gianni Infantino.Cyle Larin scored his second goal of the tournament on a rebound in the 16th minute. Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada punched away David’s volley, but it fell to Larin, who pointed to his ears in celebration as the red-clad crowd roared.10.16amThe statistics that show Canada’s dominanceBy These are the damning stats after full-time in Canada v Qatar. Not a single shot on goal for the 2022 hosts, while Canada won 19 corners and finished without having to make a single save.1 of 5