World Cup Roundup: Qatar Exit the Tournament as Brazil Top Morocco’s Group

By Tahani Elghazaly
Published June 24, 2026

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026, brought a decisive set of World Cup matches as the final rounds of the group stage continued to shape the Round of 32. Beyond Canada’s 2-1 defeat to Switzerland and Morocco’s 4-2 victory over Haiti, the other major completed results of the day saw Bosnia and Herzegovina defeat Qatar 3-1, while Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 to finish top of Morocco’s group.

In Group B, Qatar’s World Cup campaign came to an end after a 3-1 defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Seattle. Bosnia took control in the first half, scoring twice before Qatar managed to reduce the deficit before halftime. But a third Bosnian goal in the second half sealed the result and confirmed Qatar’s exit from the tournament.

The result left Qatar at the bottom of Group B with just one point, while Bosnia and Herzegovina moved to four points and kept their hopes alive of advancing as one of the best third-placed teams. Switzerland finished top of the group after defeating Canada, while Canada still advanced in second place despite the loss.

In Group C, Brazil delivered a strong performance against Scotland, winning 3-0 and securing first place in the group. The result was also important for Morocco, because it confirmed that the Atlas Lions would advance to the Round of 32 as Group C runners-up after their 4-2 win over Haiti.

Brazil’s victory showed the strength of one of the tournament favourites, while Scotland now faces uncertainty over whether its three points will be enough to qualify among the best third-placed teams. For Morocco, finishing second means a tougher knockout path, but the team enters the next round with confidence after an unbeaten group-stage run.

For Arab fans, the day carried mixed emotions. Qatar’s exit ended one Arab team’s journey, while Morocco’s qualification kept Arab hopes alive in the tournament. For readers in Canada, the results also complete the picture of a dramatic day in which the host nation advanced despite losing to Switzerland, while Arab and international teams continued to shape the knockout stage.