World Cup Wrap: All you need to know from Day 14
South Korea and Scotland face anxious waits while Brazil and Mexico both cruised into the knockout stages of World Cup 2026. Who else has joined them?
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The Yahoo News summary for Day 14 of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ highlights a monumental day of action, featuring dominant heavyweights and historic underdogs booking their tickets to the Round of 32.
## 🇧🇷 Brazil Cruises, Neymar Returns
**Brazil** clinical in punishing Scotland’s defensive frailties, walking away with a **3-0 victory** at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
* **Vinícius Júnior** starred with a first-half brace, capitalizing on a defensive error in the 7th minute before heading home a second in stoppage time.
* **Matheus Cunha** added the third in the 60th minute.
* Coach Carlo Ancelotti handed **Neymar** his first appearance of the tournament, bringing the Seleção's all-time top scorer on as a second-half substitute.
* With this win, Brazil clinches first place in Group C on goal difference ahead of Morocco, who fought through a 4-2 win against Haiti. Scotland is left on the brink of elimination.
## 🇿🇦 History for South Africa
The biggest shock of Day 14 unfolded in Monterrey, where **South Africa stunned South Korea 1-0** to finish as runners-up in Group A.
* After a scoreless first half, 22-year-old winger **Thapelo Maseko** broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute with a precise low finish into the near corner.
* South Korea threw everything forward in the final 20 minutes, even subbing on captain **Son Heung-min** (who had surprisingly started on the bench), but Bafana Bafana held firm.
* This marks the first time in South Africa's history that they have progressed past the World Cup group stage.
## 🇨🇦 🇧🇦 First-Time Knockout Qualifiers
Alongside South Africa, **Canada** and **Bosnia-Herzegovina** completed a spectacular hat-trick of nations qualifying for the World Cup knockout stage for the very first time.
* **Canada** advanced as the second-place team out of Group B.
* **Bosnia-Herzegovina** also secured passage.
* This sets up a historic **South Africa vs. Canada** Round of 32 clash on Sunday in Los Angeles.
### Day 14 Match Results Summary
| Match | Score | Status | Key Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Brazil** vs. Scotland | **3 – 0** | Full-Time | Brazil wins Group C; Scotland on the brink. |
| **Morocco** vs. Haiti | **4 – 2** | Full-Time | Morocco qualifies 2nd in Group C. |
| **South Africa** vs. South Korea | **1 – 0** | Full-Time | Sou
th Africa creates history, finishes 2nd in Group A. |