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USMNT is poised for the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, with a 77% chance to meet the Group B third-place team, most likely the winner of Qatar vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina. While the U.S. still faces Türkiye in the final group game, the knockout opponent could come from Groups E, F, I, or J, and the Round of 32 is set for July 1 in Santa Clara.
Canada, aiming for its first World Cup win, hosts Qatar in Vancouver's BC Place in Group B; boosted by a higher FIFA ranking and attacking options, a win would put them in a strong position to advance, while Qatar, despite a surprise point vs Switzerland, faced heavy shots and will be eager to bounce back.
Live updates show Canada naming two changes for their pivotal Group B clash with Qatar (Larin and Ali Ahmed in; Alphonso Davies among substitutes) as they chase their first World Cup win; Qatar remain unchanged. Separately, Switzerland beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 with Johan Manzambi scoring twice off the bench. The day also notes Asia’s continued momentum (Japan’s Daichi Kamada late equaliser vs the Netherlands) as the group remains wide open after opening draws for Canada and Qatar.
Live Opta-powered stats and pre-match context for Qatar vs Switzerland in World Cup 2026 Group B, noting this is their first meeting, Qatar’s qualifying path and set-piece strength, and Switzerland’s unbeaten qualifying campaign, with detailed stats and analysis tools available.
Qatar returns to the World Cup for the first time since 2022 as it hosts Switzerland in the 2026 Group B opener on June 13 at 3:00 p.m. ET in the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium; FOX will broadcast with streaming on FOX One/FOX Sports App. Switzerland, ranked 19th, aim to repeat their knockout-stage run from 2022, while Qatar, 56th, look to rebound after their host-nation group-stage exit.
Preview of Qatar vs Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup Group B opener. Switzerland are favorites against a Qatar side listed as heavy underdogs (+1100) with Switzerland at -480 and a 2.5-goal line. Breel-Donald Embolo is highlighted as a top goalscorer prop, and the author’s pick is Switzerland to win both halves (+130) given Qatar's form and Switzerland's experience.
G stands for Gelände, German for terrain, indicating an ultra-low gear for extra traction off-road. The label gained notoriety with the Porsche 959, which used a dedicated low 'G' gear to meet noise tests for rally homologation, prompting a re-numbering of gears. The 959 showcased tech ahead of its time—a multi-mode electronically controlled four-wheel drive (Dry/Wet/Ice/Traction), an electrohydraulic suspension with a 2.4-inch ride-height adjust, and the first mass-produced tire-pressure monitoring system. Group B rally rules shortened its life, with only 292 street-legal 959s built (200 required for homologation).
Sweden beat Slovakia 5-3 but finished third in Group B after Finland routed Italy 11-0, leaving their quarterfinal path unclear. Coach Hallam shuffled lines and continues to juggle goaltenders between Jacob Markstrom and Filip Gustavsson, while Lucas Raymond and Filip Forsberg (Pettersson) provided offense; the team says they improved, yet the result feels like a setback as they trail the U.S. and Canada in the tournament.
Day 4 of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship features key matchups including Sweden vs. Germany, Finland vs. Czechia, Slovakia vs. USA, and Canada vs. Denmark, with teams aiming to improve their standings and individual players showcasing notable performances.
Spain defeated Portugal 2-0 in their Women’s Euro 2025 opener, with goals from Gonzalez and Lopez, amid a somber atmosphere following the tragic death of Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota and his brother, which led to tributes and a moment of silence before the match.
PSV Eindhoven and Arsenal played a relatively uneventful match in the Champions League, with both teams already securing their positions in Group B. Eddie Nketiah scored the opening goal for Arsenal in the 42nd minute, followed by Yorbe Vertessen equalizing for PSV in the 50th minute. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Arsenal faced travel disruptions due to adverse weather conditions before their Champions League match against Lens. Despite the challenges, Mikel Arteta's team arrived in France and made one change to their lineup, with Tomiyasu replacing Ben White. Lens also made one change from their previous match. The article also reminisces about a previous encounter between the two teams in 1998.
The Women's World Cup enters the knockout phase as Australia faces Canada and Nigeria takes on the Republic of Ireland in Group B. Canada needs a draw or victory to progress, while Australia must win to qualify. Nigeria only needs a draw to advance. In Group C, Spain and Japan, both having won their previous games, will battle for top spot, while Costa Rica and Zambia play for pride.
The USA U-20 Men's Youth National Team will face Slovakia in their final Group B match at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, with the winner securing the top spot in the group. The USA has already secured a place in the knockout round with two wins in two games, while Slovakia has one win and one loss. The match will be broadcast on FS2 and Universo at 2 p.m. ET.
The U.S. U-20 Men’s Youth National Team will face Fiji on Tuesday, May 23, in their second match of the FIFA U-20 World Cup. With a victory, the U.S. will secure a place in the knockout stage. The U.S. earned a thrilling 1-0 victory vs. Ecuador to kick off the competition, while Fiji struggled in a 4-0 loss to Slovakia. This will be the first meeting between the U.S. and Fiji at the U-20 World Cup.