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Must-win matches on Day 14 of the World Cup, in photos

2026-06-25 05:15 Last Updated At:05:21

Day 14 of the World Cup wraps up the preliminary stage for Groups A, B and C.

Tournament co-host Canada faces Switzerland for first place in Group B, with Canada star Alphonso Davies expected to play, while Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar need a result to keep their knockout-round hopes alive.

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Switzerland's Ruben Vargas (17) celebrates his goal against Canada during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Switzerland's Ruben Vargas (17) celebrates his goal against Canada during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Switzerland's Johan Manzambi (9) celebrates after scoring as Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau reacts during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Switzerland's Johan Manzambi (9) celebrates after scoring as Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau reacts during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Switzerland's Ruben Vargas (17) scores a goal past Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau (16) during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Kaleb Tatum)

Switzerland's Ruben Vargas (17) scores a goal past Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau (16) during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Kaleb Tatum)

Switzerland's Johan Manzambi (9) cries out as he collides with Canada's Richie Laryea (22) during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Sydney Shankman)

Switzerland's Johan Manzambi (9) cries out as he collides with Canada's Richie Laryea (22) during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Sydney Shankman)

Switzerland's Luca Jaquez (25) is upended by Canada's Richie Laryea (22) during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Switzerland's Luca Jaquez (25) is upended by Canada's Richie Laryea (22) during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel stops a ball while having his jersey pulled by Canada's Cyle Larin (9) during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel stops a ball while having his jersey pulled by Canada's Cyle Larin (9) during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Switzerland's Breel Embolo, left, and Canada's Alistair Johnston battle for a head ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Peter Klaunzer/Keystone via AP)

Switzerland's Breel Embolo, left, and Canada's Alistair Johnston battle for a head ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Peter Klaunzer/Keystone via AP)

Canada's Promise David (24) scores their first goal past Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (1) during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada's Promise David (24) scores their first goal past Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (1) during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada's Promise David (24) celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Canada's Promise David (24) celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Canada's Mathieu Choiniere (6) lunges toward the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Canada's Mathieu Choiniere (6) lunges toward the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Canada's Promise David (24) takes a shot on goal as Switzerland's Granit Xhaka (10) defends during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada's Promise David (24) takes a shot on goal as Switzerland's Granit Xhaka (10) defends during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bosnia's Kerim Alajbegovic, right, is embraced by Sead Kolasinac after scoring their opening goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Bosnia's Kerim Alajbegovic, right, is embraced by Sead Kolasinac after scoring their opening goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Bosnia's Esmir Bajraktarevic, right, celebrates after Qatar's Sultan Albrake scored an own goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Bosnia's Esmir Bajraktarevic, right, celebrates after Qatar's Sultan Albrake scored an own goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Bosnia's Ermin Mahmic (26) scores his side's third goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Bosnia's Ermin Mahmic (26) scores his side's third goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Qatar's Pedro Miguel, left, and Bosnia's Sead Kolasinac jump to head the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Qatar's Pedro Miguel, left, and Bosnia's Sead Kolasinac jump to head the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Qatar's Edmilson Junior (8), right, and Bosnia's Nikola Katic (18) jump for the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Qatar's Edmilson Junior (8), right, and Bosnia's Nikola Katic (18) jump for the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Bosnia's Ermin Mahmic, right, jumps as he celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Bosnia's Ermin Mahmic, right, jumps as he celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Switzerland's Johan Manzambi (9) heads the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Switzerland's Johan Manzambi (9) heads the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Canada's Ali Ahmed (20) and Switzerland's Remo Freuler (8) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Canada's Ali Ahmed (20) and Switzerland's Remo Freuler (8) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

National flags are displayed before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Timothy Matwey/The Canadian Press via AP)

National flags are displayed before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Timothy Matwey/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bosnia goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj (1) is beaten by a shot from Qatar's Hassan Alhaydos (10) for a goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Bosnia goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj (1) is beaten by a shot from Qatar's Hassan Alhaydos (10) for a goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Bosnia fans cheer during the singing of the national anthem ahead of World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Bosnia fans cheer during the singing of the national anthem ahead of World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Qatar's Sultan Albrake, right, reacts after fouling against Bosnia's Nidal Celik, left, during the World Cup Group B soccer match in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Qatar's Sultan Albrake, right, reacts after fouling against Bosnia's Nidal Celik, left, during the World Cup Group B soccer match in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Bosnian fans wait for the start of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Bosnian fans wait for the start of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Bosnia's Kerim Alajbegovic (19) scores during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy)

Bosnia's Kerim Alajbegovic (19) scores during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy)

Bosnian and Qatari flags are seen on the ptich before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy)

Bosnian and Qatari flags are seen on the ptich before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy)

Bosnia's Kerim Alajbegovic celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Bosnia's Kerim Alajbegovic celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Scotland is an underdog but can advance against a Brazil team featuring Vinícius Júnior and chasing first place in Group C, while Morocco, led by Achraf Hakimi, faces already-eliminated Haiti.

In Group A, co-host Mexico, with striker Santiago Giménez, has already clinched first place, while opponent Czechia needs an upset and help elsewhere. South Korea, led by Son Heung-min, can advance with a win or draw against South Africa, which needs a victory to stay alive.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Switzerland's Ruben Vargas (17) celebrates his goal against Canada during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Switzerland's Ruben Vargas (17) celebrates his goal against Canada during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Switzerland's Johan Manzambi (9) celebrates after scoring as Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau reacts during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Switzerland's Johan Manzambi (9) celebrates after scoring as Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau reacts during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Switzerland's Ruben Vargas (17) scores a goal past Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau (16) during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Kaleb Tatum)

Switzerland's Ruben Vargas (17) scores a goal past Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau (16) during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Kaleb Tatum)

Switzerland's Johan Manzambi (9) cries out as he collides with Canada's Richie Laryea (22) during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Sydney Shankman)

Switzerland's Johan Manzambi (9) cries out as he collides with Canada's Richie Laryea (22) during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Sydney Shankman)

Switzerland's Luca Jaquez (25) is upended by Canada's Richie Laryea (22) during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Switzerland's Luca Jaquez (25) is upended by Canada's Richie Laryea (22) during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel stops a ball while having his jersey pulled by Canada's Cyle Larin (9) during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel stops a ball while having his jersey pulled by Canada's Cyle Larin (9) during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Switzerland's Breel Embolo, left, and Canada's Alistair Johnston battle for a head ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Peter Klaunzer/Keystone via AP)

Switzerland's Breel Embolo, left, and Canada's Alistair Johnston battle for a head ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Peter Klaunzer/Keystone via AP)

Canada's Promise David (24) scores their first goal past Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (1) during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada's Promise David (24) scores their first goal past Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (1) during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada's Promise David (24) celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Canada's Promise David (24) celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Canada's Mathieu Choiniere (6) lunges toward the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Canada's Mathieu Choiniere (6) lunges toward the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Canada's Promise David (24) takes a shot on goal as Switzerland's Granit Xhaka (10) defends during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada's Promise David (24) takes a shot on goal as Switzerland's Granit Xhaka (10) defends during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bosnia's Kerim Alajbegovic, right, is embraced by Sead Kolasinac after scoring their opening goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Bosnia's Kerim Alajbegovic, right, is embraced by Sead Kolasinac after scoring their opening goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Bosnia's Esmir Bajraktarevic, right, celebrates after Qatar's Sultan Albrake scored an own goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Bosnia's Esmir Bajraktarevic, right, celebrates after Qatar's Sultan Albrake scored an own goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Bosnia's Ermin Mahmic (26) scores his side's third goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Bosnia's Ermin Mahmic (26) scores his side's third goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Qatar's Pedro Miguel, left, and Bosnia's Sead Kolasinac jump to head the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Qatar's Pedro Miguel, left, and Bosnia's Sead Kolasinac jump to head the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Qatar's Edmilson Junior (8), right, and Bosnia's Nikola Katic (18) jump for the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Qatar's Edmilson Junior (8), right, and Bosnia's Nikola Katic (18) jump for the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Bosnia's Ermin Mahmic, right, jumps as he celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Bosnia's Ermin Mahmic, right, jumps as he celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Switzerland's Johan Manzambi (9) heads the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Switzerland's Johan Manzambi (9) heads the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Canada's Ali Ahmed (20) and Switzerland's Remo Freuler (8) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Canada's Ali Ahmed (20) and Switzerland's Remo Freuler (8) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

National flags are displayed before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Timothy Matwey/The Canadian Press via AP)

National flags are displayed before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Timothy Matwey/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bosnia goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj (1) is beaten by a shot from Qatar's Hassan Alhaydos (10) for a goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Bosnia goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj (1) is beaten by a shot from Qatar's Hassan Alhaydos (10) for a goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Bosnia fans cheer during the singing of the national anthem ahead of World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Bosnia fans cheer during the singing of the national anthem ahead of World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Qatar's Sultan Albrake, right, reacts after fouling against Bosnia's Nidal Celik, left, during the World Cup Group B soccer match in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Qatar's Sultan Albrake, right, reacts after fouling against Bosnia's Nidal Celik, left, during the World Cup Group B soccer match in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Bosnian fans wait for the start of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Bosnian fans wait for the start of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Bosnia's Kerim Alajbegovic (19) scores during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy)

Bosnia's Kerim Alajbegovic (19) scores during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy)

Bosnian and Qatari flags are seen on the ptich before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy)

Bosnian and Qatari flags are seen on the ptich before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Bosnia and Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy)

Bosnia's Kerim Alajbegovic celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Bosnia's Kerim Alajbegovic celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Seattle, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks wavered to a mixed close on Wall Street Wednesday as technology stocks once again weighed down the market.

Declines for several influential tech heavyweights, including Microsoft, pulled the broader market lower even though most stocks in the S&P 500 gained ground. That was also the case on Tuesday, when tech stocks pulled the market lower despite broader gains elsewhere.

The S&P 500 fell 7.24 points, or 0.1%, to 7,358.22, despite nearly 2 out of every 3 stocks gaining ground. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which is less weighted with tech stocks, rose 182.06 points, or 0.4%, to 51,848.90.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite fell 110.40 points, or 0.4%, to 25,476.64.

A 2.3% drop in Microsoft was the heaviest weight on the market. Oracle slumped 4.6%.

Many large tech companies have been behind Wall Street’s record-setting run throughout the year, but analysts have warned their valuations may have become stretched.

“The next phase of the AI investment cycle is beginning to collide with market discipline,” said Jason Vaillancourt, chief portfolio strategist at Columbia Threadneedle, in a research note.

Google’s parent company Alphabet slipped 0.2%. The company is replacing Verizon in the Dow on Monday. The company’s inclusion in the S&P 500 means more to investors, however, because 401(k) accounts are much more likely to include an S&P 500 index fund than anything tied to the Dow.

Alphabet will become the fifth Magnificent 7 company to join the Dow. The others are Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Nvidia.

Oil prices continued slipping as the U.S. and Iran negotiate a possible end to their war. Brent crude, the international standard, fell 3.8% to $73.87 a barrel. It has been trading below $80 in recent days but is still above the roughly $70 per barrel it was trading at in late February before the war began. U.S. crude prices fell 3.9% to $70.34 a barrel.

Oil companies had some of the biggest losses. Exxon Mobil fell 2% and Chevron lost 2.6%.

Some of the bigger winners on Wall Street included homebuilders following approval of legislation beneficial to the industry. KB Home surged 16.7% and D.R. Horton jumped 6.7%.

Treasury yields mostly fell, removing some pressure from stocks. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.40% from 4.50% late Tuesday. The yield on the 2-year Treasury eased to 4.15% from 4.16%.

Treasury yields are still elevated from earlier in the year, especially the 2-year Treasury, which more closely tracks anticipated action from the Federal Reserve. The central bank has signaled that it is considering raising its benchmark interest rate by the end of the year. Wall Street is forecasting at least one hike to interest rates by December, according to data from CME Group.

The Fed is worried about stubborn inflation, which had been rising throughout the year as tariffs raised the costs for a wide range of goods. A shock to energy prices because of the U.S. war with Iran worsened inflation. Gasoline prices surged and shipping costs rose. The impact is expected to linger even as oil and gasoline prices fall.

The central bank will get an update on inflation Thursday, when its preferred measure for prices is released. Economists expect the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, or PCE, to show that prices rose 4.1% in May. That would be the highest level in three years.

“Thursday’s PCE is set to take on greater importance for markets, especially since Federal Reserve Chair (Kevin) Warsh was emphatic in last week’s meeting about the central bank’s desire to achieve price stability,” wrote Rick Gardner, chief investment officer at RGA Investments, in a research note.

Gold prices fell 3.4% to settle at $4,008.80 an ounce. Earlier in the day, gold briefly traded below $4,000, and hasn't settled below that level since November. Gold was above $5,000 an ounce earlier in the year. The precious metal is often seen as a barometer of the appetite for risk among investors, with more buying at times of increased anxiety and more selling as anxiety eases.

Markets were mixed in Europe.

AP Business Writers Chan Ho-him and Matt Ott contributed to this report.

Options trader Doran Swan works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Options trader Doran Swan works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Specialist Michael Pistillo, left, and trader Sean Spain work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Specialist Michael Pistillo, left, and trader Sean Spain work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Anders Opedal, President and CEO of Norway's Equinor, left, meets with specialist Patrick King on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, after he rang the closing bell, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Anders Opedal, President and CEO of Norway's Equinor, left, meets with specialist Patrick King on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, after he rang the closing bell, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Options trader Anthony Spina, center, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Options trader Anthony Spina, center, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

A currency trader watches monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

A currency trader watches monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Currency traders work near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Currency traders work near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

A currency trader watches monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

A currency trader watches monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Currency traders work near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Currency traders work near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

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