{"id":1460001,"date":"2026-06-18T11:23:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T10:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&#038;p=1460001"},"modified":"2026-06-18T11:23:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T10:23:23","slug":"stat-spotlight-stats-you-might-see-world-cup-2026-day-8","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/stat-spotlight-stats-you-might-see-world-cup-2026-day-8\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup 2026 stats and records you might see on Day 8"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The second round of <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/world-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>World Cup 2026<\/strong><\/a><strong> group stage fixtures get underway on day eight, with co-hosts Canada and Mexico both back in action as the battle for places in the knockout rounds heats up.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The day&#8217;s action starts with a crucial Group A clash between Czech Republic and South Africa at 5pm on Thursday, with both sides looking to bounce back from opening defeats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attention then turns to Group B, where Switzerland face Bosnia-Herzegovina at 8pm before co-hosts Canada take on Qatar at 11pm. The action concludes in the early hours of Friday morning (2am) when we return to Group A for an intriguing meeting between Mexico and South Korea, who both opened their tournaments with victories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Stats you might see on Day 8<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-czech-republic-vs-south-africa-stats\" data-level=\"2\">Czech Republic vs South Africa stats<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-switzerland-vs-bosnia-herzegovina-stats\" data-level=\"2\">Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina stats<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-canada-vs-qatar-stats\" data-level=\"2\">Canada vs Qatar stats<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-mexico-vs-south-korea-stats\" data-level=\"2\">Mexico vs South Korea stats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2><strong>Bet \u00a310 &amp; Get \u00a330 in Free Bets with Bet365<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>Not signed up to bet365 yet? 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Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&amp;Cs apply.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-czech-republic-vs-south-africa-stats\">Czech Republic vs South Africa stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Czech Republic snapshot stat: <\/strong>Centre-back Ladislav Krejci is looking to score in his fourth straight competitive game for the Czechs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>South Africa snapshot stat: <\/strong>South Africa could lose two matches at the same World Cup for the first time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This has the makings of an important game for both teams. If one team loses, then there\u2019s a chance that they could exit the tournament already, depending on the outcome of Mexico\u2019s clash with South Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/czechia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Czech Republic<\/a> have not lost their opening two World Cup games since 1970, suffering this fate on only two occasions (1954), both when they were Czechoslovakia. Centre-back Ladislav Krejci is looking to score in his fourth straight competitive game for his country and, if he does, he will become the first ever Czech Republic player to score in the first two games of a World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/south-africa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Africa<\/a>, who will be hindered by two suspensions, need to bounce back as they go in search of their first World Cup win since stunning France 2-1 back in 2010, while they are simultaneously hoping to claim their first win outside of South Africa since beating Slovenia in 2002. However, if Bafana Bafana lose, it will be the first time in four editions of the World Cup that they\u2019ve lost more than once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve also got a joint managerial statistic for Thursday\u2019s opening game, which will make history by becoming the first World Cup clash to feature two managers over 70: Czech Republic\u2019s Miroslav Koubek (74 years &amp; 290 days) and South Africa\u2019s Hugo Broos (74 years &amp; 69 days).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/01163503\/SYMS_Managers_Oldest-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1453486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/01163503\/SYMS_Managers_Oldest-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/01163503\/SYMS_Managers_Oldest-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/01163503\/SYMS_Managers_Oldest-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/01163503\/SYMS_Managers_Oldest-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/01163503\/SYMS_Managers_Oldest-214x267.jpg 214w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/01163503\/SYMS_Managers_Oldest-160x200.jpg 160w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/01163503\/SYMS_Managers_Oldest-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/01163503\/SYMS_Managers_Oldest-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/01163503\/SYMS_Managers_Oldest-59x74.jpg 59w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/01163503\/SYMS_Managers_Oldest.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-switzerland-vs-bosnia-herzegovina-stats\">Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Switzerland snapshot stat: <\/strong>Switzerland could fail to win one of their opening two World Cup games for the first time since 1966.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bosnia-Herzegovina snapshot stat:<\/strong> Could become the first European country to ever draw seven successive games (in 90 minutes).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/switzerland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Switzerland<\/a> will no doubt still be livid at conceding a 94th minute equaliser against Qatar in a game they dominated with 68% possession and a whopping 26 shots to six.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Swiss, who are unbeaten in seven competitive games, will now look to respond against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Failure to take all three points would mark the first time since 1966 that Switzerland have gone winless in their opening two matches at a World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/bosnia-herzegovina\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bosnia-Herzegovina<\/a> also drew their opening game, against co-hosts Canada, which was their fifth draw on the spin, meaning they could become the first European country to draw seven successive games (in 90 minutes). Additionally, if they avoid defeat they will set a new national record of 10 straight unbeaten games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-canada-vs-qatar-stats\">Canada vs Qatar stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Canada snapshot stat: <\/strong>Canada go hunting for their first World Cup win at the eighth attempt &#8211; another failure to win would leave them behind only Honduras (nine games without a win).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Qatar snapshot stat: <\/strong>Qatar are also looking to make history by claiming their very first win, at the fifth attempt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada<\/a> were unable to make home advantage count in their opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, but the draw did at least earn the Maple Leafs their first-ever World Cup point and in the process bring an end to a six-match losing streak at the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canada\u2019s next objective is to secure that elusive first World Cup victory, and they will fancy their chances against a Qatar side that are also still searching for their first World cup triumph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, should Canada fail to claim all three points, they would move level with Egypt on eight consecutive World Cup matches without a first victory: only Honduras, who currently hold the active record with nine games without a win, would have endured a longer run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/qatar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Qatar<\/a> picked up their first point in a surprise last-gasp draw against Switzerland. The Maroon One, who lost all three games at their home tournament four years ago, will now also be eyeing up their first World Cup win, although they haven\u2019t won a match of any kind in seven dating back to October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/12223140\/3ENXBK2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Canada striker Cyle Larin\" class=\"wp-image-1457358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/12223140\/3ENXBK2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/12223140\/3ENXBK2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/12223140\/3ENXBK2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/12223140\/3ENXBK2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/12223140\/3ENXBK2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/12223140\/3ENXBK2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/12223140\/3ENXBK2-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/12223140\/3ENXBK2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/12223140\/3ENXBK2-111x74.jpg 111w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mexico-vs-south-korea-stats\">Mexico vs South Korea stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mexico snapshot stat:<\/strong> El Tri are seeking three straight World Cup wins for the first time ever, having won their final group stage game in 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>South Korea snapshot stat:<\/strong> The Taeguk Warriors are looking to win their first two group stage games for the first time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It may only be matchday two, but this clash already has the feel of a potential Group A decider. Both Mexico and South Korea opened their campaigns with victories, leaving them level on three points ahead of this intriguing clash at the Estadio Guadalajara in Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mexico<\/a> are unbeaten in nine games and enjoying a run of four straight wins. El Tri are now seeking three straight World Cup wins for the first time ever, having won their final group stage game in 2022 and then breezed past South Africa last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One player to watch is Raul Jimenez. The Wolves striker scored his first World Cup goal in Mexico&#8217;s opening match and has found the back of the net in each of his last two appearances against South Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/stats\/clubs\/korea-republic\/\">South Korea<\/a>, they showed heart and determination in their comeback win against the Czech Republic. It was the Taeguk Warriors\u2019 third win on the spin and sixth in their last eight, and now they have the opportunity to win their first two group stage games at a World Cup for the first time ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/12161249\/RaulJimenez12062026_ID3ENM0M5-1024x630.jpg\" alt=\"Raul Jimenez\" class=\"wp-image-1457193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/12161249\/RaulJimenez12062026_ID3ENM0M5-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/12161249\/RaulJimenez12062026_ID3ENM0M5-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/12161249\/RaulJimenez12062026_ID3ENM0M5-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/12161249\/RaulJimenez12062026_ID3ENM0M5-1536x945.jpg 1536w, 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