World Cup 2026: Scotland agony as Brazil hit hopes of progress, South Africa advance, and more – live

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Out of all the hosts, it’s Canada who have looked the most shaky. After losing to Switzerland, they’ll play their last-32 tie in Los Angeles instead of Vancouver.

Mexico are having a lovely time: three games, three wins, six goals scored, none conceded. Oh, and Guillermo Ochoa – part of their 2006 World Cup squad – got to play, too.

What an intro.

Andy Robertson: “If you ask me now, I don’t think it’s enough, I don’t think we’ve done enough.”

Steve Clarke: “I think we’re going home.”

It’s not looking great.

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Hello, hello, wonderful people. Remember this: it ain’t about how you start. Spain lost their first game in 2010, Argentina were stunned by Saudi Arabia in 2022 … and nine-man South Africa went down to Mexico a fortnight ago. No, I’m not saying they’re going to go and win it – but they are through to the knockouts for the first time after beating South Korea in Monterrey.

Scotland, on the other hand, haven’t scored since John McGinn’s winning strike against Haiti, leaving them with a nervous wait to see if their three points and -3 goal difference will be enough for a place in the last 32. Yep, the whole 48-team thing’s a bit off, structurally.

We’ll be reflecting on those results and looking forward to the next 24 hours: Groups E, F and D are all set to wrap up. Drop me a line and let’s talk ball.