Overview
- Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Kansas City to bring his World Cup total to 16 goals, drawing level with Miroslav Klose and putting him in position to surpass the record this tournament.
- Co-host Canada beat Qatar 6–0 in Vancouver with Jonathan David netting three times, but the victory was overshadowed when midfielder Ismael Koné suffered an apparently serious leg injury after a foul that led to a VAR-reviewed red card for Assim Madibo.
- Switzerland recovered from a disappointing opening draw to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4–1 as substitute Johan Manzambi scored twice, and captain Granit Xhaka publicly rejected reports of a toxic dressing-room atmosphere.
- Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, 40, has returned for what he said is likely his last major tournament and faces no immediate sanction after wearing a white long-sleeve under his match shirt in the opener, a kit breach that the DFB said drew no complaint.
- Manzambi’s breakout display has drawn transfer talk from top clubs and the group results are already shaping knockout paths, with Canada able to secure home knockout ties by finishing top of Group B while Koné’s medical prognosis could force changes to Canada’s squad plans.