The World Cup is approaching a crucial turning point as the final round of the group stage kicks off. After this third and last set of matches, 16 teams will be eliminated, paving the way for the knockout phase.
The first fixtures to get underway at 19:00 UTC come from Group B, where Switzerland face Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina take on Qatar. These decisive final group games will be played simultaneously, as per tournament regulations. For both pairs of opponents, a draw in their opening matches is enough to secure progression to the knockout rounds.
At 22:00 UTC on June 25, the spotlight shifts to Group A with Brazil meeting Scotland and Morocco clashing with Haiti. This stage presents a “do-or-die” scenario for Scotland; however, even a draw against Brazil keeps their hopes of advancing alive.
The final Group A matches begin at 01:00 UTC, featuring Czech Republic against Mexico and South Africa versus South Korea. Mexico has already guaranteed their place in the next phase, while South Korea needs only to avoid defeat to continue their campaign.
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