- Final-day drama in Group C — Scotland must beat Brazil to guarantee advancement (a draw may not be enough; a loss eliminates them).
- Morocco largely controls its own fate vs Haiti — a win or draw gets them through, and a win plus a two-goal swing in goal difference could see them top the group.
- Haiti are already out and still seeking their first goal; both matches kick off simultaneously at 6 p.m. ET on FOX/FS1 (streaming on FOX One) — great doubleheader to watch.
The news, distilled into what matters.
- Mexico has already won Group A and will likely rotate players before the Round of 32 — they’ll face a third‑place team in Mexico City on June 30.
- South Korea, Czechia and South Africa are in a tense three‑way fight for second/third — South Korea can clinch second with a draw or win, while Czechia and South Africa still have realistic paths (goal difference could decide it).
- Both Group A matches kick off simultaneously at 9 p.m. ET tonight on FOX/FS1 — perfect timing for a watch party.
- U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner defended a proposed USPS rule requiring states to provide names and unique barcodes for mailed ballots, saying it would improve matching and efficiency.
- All 47 Senate Democrats blasted the plan as unconstitutional and accused the Trump administration of trying to turn USPS into an election agent; critics called Steiner a pawn.
- The proposal flows from President Trump’s March executive order to curb mail‑in voting, is already facing legal challenges, and Steiner warned USPS might not deliver ballots from non‑compliant states.
- Phillies staged two jaw-dropping, two-out rallies in the 8th and 9th — turning a 5-0 hole into a 14-9 win over the Nationals with big hits from Realmuto, Marsh and Bryson Stott.
- Padres edged the Braves in 10 after Fernando Tatis Jr. homered and Manny Machado delivered a 10th‑inning walk‑off — Tatis looks like he’s heating up.
- Sandy Alcantara became the Marlins’ all‑time strikeout leader, surpassing Ricky Nolasco while spinning a quality start in Miami’s win.
- South Korea meets South Africa in Monterrey on June 24 — their first-ever World Cup matchup.
- Korea can advance with a win or draw after beating Czechia 2-1 and narrowly losing to Mexico; South Africa stayed alive via Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty after an opener marred by two red cards.
- Star storyline: Son Heung-min is +150 to score, a popular talking point and betting favorite.
- Mexico have already clinched Group A and will play a pressure‑free final group game in Mexico City on June 24 — they haven’t lost at home since October 2018.
- Czechia have scored first in both matches but conceded late goals, sit on just one point, and will likely need a win to advance.
- Player to watch: Raúl Jiménez is listed at +190 to score in the match according to current betting odds.
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