More than a week has passed since the World Cup began, and one team has already qualified for the knockout stages, while England continue preparations for their match against Ghana.
A tantrum flares up after the Canada vs. Qatar game (Image: Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Everything you need to know about what happened on Thursday and overnight at the World Cup
Mexico secured their second win of the tournament, sealing their place as the first team to advance to the Round of 32. The host nation defeated South Korea 1-0 to secure their place. Canada defeated Qatar 6-0, putting them in a good position to qualify. Their match was overshadowed by Ismael Kone sustaining a serious injury during the match. Kone was scheduled to undergo surgery and was immediately taken to the hospital after being carried off the field on a stretcher. Manager Jesse Marsh confirmed Asim Madibo had come into the changing room to apologize for the foul. The incident sparked a violent reaction as players and coaches clashed. After the final whistle, a brief scuffle broke out on the pitch and Marsch had a frosty exchange with Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui. “I don’t understand the reaction of the entire bench to start a fight over a red card when there has just been an obvious foul that broke a player’s leg,” he said. In a game filled with late drama, Switzerland beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1. The match was goalless until the 74th minute, and three more points came in the 90th minute. In Thursday’s first match, South Africa scored a late equalizer to earn a point against the Czech Republic and keep their World Cup hopes alive. Michal Sadilek opened the scoring and Teboho Mokoena converted the decisive penalty. England’s preparations continued with a friendly behind closed doors against Sporting KC. Ivan Toni scored a hat-trick in an emphatic victory. Ivorian striker Elie Wahi will be allowed to represent his country against Germany on Saturday after initially being refused entry. Canadian authorities allow forward to play despite being arrested on spot-fixing charges two weeks before the start of the World Cup Manchester City’s Abdukhodir apologized with a gift after shooting a cameraman during Uzbekistan’s match against Colombia. FIFA was forced to make changes after manager Thomas Tuchel complained that he was unable to watch England sing the national anthem due to a barrage of cameramen. Coaching staff will be allowed to move to the left and right of the dugout to ensure an unobstructed view, but this solution may not satisfy Tuchel, who is said to prefer to see cameramen moving. A positive reaction to the move from the dugout is not expected. The German coach has a new squad member at his disposal after Trevor Chalobah linked up with the Three Lions team. The Chelsea defender was called up after Tino Livramento’s injury.
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