Vinicius Jr (front) of Brazil celebrates his goal during the group C match between Scotland and Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Miami Stadium, Miami, the United States, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Xu Zijian)BEIJING, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil sealed top spot in Group C on Wednesday, while Mexico completed a perfect group stage and Morocco joined Switzerland in the World Cup knockout rounds.In Miami, Vinicius took his tournament tally to four goals as Brazil clinched top spot in Group C with a 3-0 victory over Scotland. The game marked Neymar's return to international football after an absence of almost three years, with the 34-year-old introduced as a 76th-minute substitute. Neymar (2nd R) of Brazil replaces Matheus Cunha (1st L) during the group C match between Scotland and Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Miami Stadium, Miami, the United States, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Xu Zijian)Neymar of Brazil gestures after the group C match between Scotland and Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Miami Stadium, Miami, the United States, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Chen)Vinicius Jr (front) of Brazil scores a headball during the group C match between Scotland and Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Miami Stadium, Miami, the United States, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Xu Zijian)Matheus Cunha (R) of Brazil celebrates his goal during the group C match between Scotland and Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Miami Stadium, Miami, the United States, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Chen)In the other Group C clash, Morocco twice recovered from a goal down to secure a 4-2 win over Haiti in Atlanta. Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari scored in the first half for the African side before Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine added second-half goals. A Yassine Bounou own goal and Wilson Isidor's strike accounted for Haiti's goals. Morocco finished second in the group, behind Brazil on goal difference, while Haiti was eliminated after losing each of its three games.Players of Morocco celebrate scoring during the group C match between Morocco and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, the United States, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)Soufiane Rahimi (1st R) of Morocco shoots and scores during the group C match between Morocco and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, the United States, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)Achraf Hakimi (L) of Morocco competes during the group C match between Morocco and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, the United States, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)Ayoub El Kaabi (L) of Morocco vies with Hannes Delcroix (C) of Haiti during the group C match between Morocco and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, the United States, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)Players of Haiti greet the audience after the group C match between Morocco and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, the United States, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)In Mexico City, Mateo Chavez, Julian Quinones and Alvaro Fidalgo scored second-half goals as Mexico maintained its perfect record with a 3-0 win over the Czech Republic in their final Group A match. The co-host overcame a slow start to produce a dominant second-half display at Mexico City Stadium and finish the group stage with three wins from as many games. The result sent the Czech Republic, playing in its first World Cup since 2006, out of the tournament, while Javier Aguirre's team will have the luxury of a home round-of-32 encounter.Mateo Chavez (R) of Mexico gestures after a group A match between the Czech Republic and Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico, June 24, 2026. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)Julian Quinones of Mexico celebrates his goal during a group A match between the Czech Republic and Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico, June 24, 2026. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)Luis Romo (L, front) of Mexico vies with Michal Sadilek of the Czech Republic (R, front) during a group A match between the Czech Republic and Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico, June 24, 2026. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)Players of Mexico celebrate after a group A match between the Czech Republic and Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Muzi)Michal Sadilek (C) of the Czech Republic looks on as players of Mexico celebrate victory after a group A match between the Czech Republic and Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico, June 24, 2026. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)In the other Group A match, South Africa defeated South Korea 1-0, advancing to the round of 32 together with Mexico, marking their first time entering the knockout stage of the World Cup. Thapelo Maseko (2nd L) celebrates his goal with teammates during a group A match between South Africa and South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Estadio Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico, on June 24, 2026. (Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua)Players of South Africa celebrate victory after a group A match between South Africa and South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Estadio Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico, on June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Wei)Players of South Korea look on as players of South Africa celebrate victory after a group A match between South Africa and South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Estadio Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico, on June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Wei)Son Heung-min of South Korea reacts after a group A match between South Africa and South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Estadio Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico, on June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Wei)In group B, Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi scored second-half goals as Switzerland clinched top spot in Group B with a 2-1 win over Canada in Vancouver. Promise David was on target for Canada, which finished second to also progress to the round of 32. Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Qatar 3-1 and advanced into the knockout stage for the first time as one of the eight best third-placed teams.Promise David (C) of Canada celebrates a goal with teammates during the group B match between Switzerland and Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Meng Yongmin)Alistair Johnston (bottom) of Canada reacts during the group B match between Switzerland and Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Meng Yongmin)Christian Fassnacht (top) of Switzerland jumps for a header during the group B match between Switzerland and Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Meng Yongmin)Ruben Vargas (L) of Switzerland celebrates a goal during the group B match between Switzerland and Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Meng Yongmin)Johan Manzambi of Switzerland celebrates a goal during the group B match between Switzerland and Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Meng Yongmin)Pedro Miguel (C) of Qatar breaks through during the group B match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Seattle Stadium in Seattle, the United States, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)Hassan Alhaydos (1st R) of Qatar shoots to score during the group B match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Seattle Stadium in Seattle, the United States, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)Mahmoud Abunada (R), goalkeeper of Qatar, fails to make a save during the group B match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Seattle Stadium in Seattle, the United States, June 24, 2026. (Photo by Arthur Dong/Xinhua)Team Bosnia and Herzegovina pose after the group B match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Seattle Stadium in Seattle, the United States, June 24, 2026. (Photo by Arthur Dong/Xinhua)■