The 2026 FIFA World Cup served up a memorable day of action on June 18, with goals, upsets, and commanding performances shaping the early group-stage standings. Canada produced the result of the day, overwhelming Qatar 6-0 in front of a jubilant home crowd at Vancouver's BC Place to boost its hopes of reaching the knockout stage. Switzerland also made a strong statement with a convincing 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Los Angeles, while Mexico secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Korea in Guadalajara. Earlier, Czechia and South Africa shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in Atlanta.From dramatic celebrations and crucial goals to disappointed faces and passionate supporters, here are the images that captured all the key moments from an eventful day at the World Cup. ReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Switzerland v Bosnia and Herzegovina - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. - June 18, 2026 Bosnia and Herzegovina fans inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Lisi NiesnerReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Switzerland v Bosnia and Herzegovina - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. - June 18, 2026 Bosnia and Herzegovina fan with a scarf inside the stadium before the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Kiyoshi MioReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Switzerland v Bosnia and Herzegovina - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. - June 18, 2026 A Bosnia and Herzegovina fan in the stands before the match REUTERS/Daniel ColeReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Switzerland v Bosnia and Herzegovina - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. - June 18, 2026 Bosnia and Herzegovina fans inside the stadium before the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Kiyoshi MioAPSouth Korean fans react before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)APA South Africa fan in the stands shoots pictures before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)APA fan wearing a soccer ball somber reacts before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)APCanada and Qatar players and staff scuffle after the World Cup Group B match (AP Photo/Kaleb Tatum)APCanada fans cheer during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Qatar in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)APCanada fans celebrate after their team beat Qatar in the World Cup Group B soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Kaleb Tatum)ReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Qatar - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 18, 2026 A Canada fan wearing a luchador mask talks to a Qatar fan outside the stadium before the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Simon FearnAPSouth Korean fans react ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)APA South Korean fan reacts during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko )