Group C: Scotland 0-3 Brazil

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Group C: Scotland 0-3 Brazil

Miami Gardens: Vinicius Junior made it four goals in three games at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Brazil cruised to a 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, sealing progress to the last 32 as Group C winners and leaving their opponents in danger of another first-round exit.

Real Madrid superstar Vinicius took advantage of a defensive howler to give Brazil an early lead in Miami and headed in another in first-half stoppage time.

Scotland were never really in it and Matheus Cunha got a third on the hour mark for the record five-time FIFA World Cup winners, who brought on Neymar towards the end for his first international appearance in over two-and-a-half years.

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Group C: Morocco 4-2 Haiti

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Group C: Morocco 4-2 Haiti

Atlanta: Morocco twice overcame the shock of conceding to Haiti to win a FIFA World Cup 2026 thriller 4-2 in Atlanta on Wednesday, but missed out on top spot in Group C to Brazil.

Haiti bowed out with their first FIFA World Cup goals for 52 years as a Yassine Bounou own goal and Wilson Isidor's stunning strike twice gave them the lead.
 
Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari, with his third goal in as many games at the FIFA World Cup, levelled before half-time. Soufiane Rahimi was nearly brought to tears when the 30-year-old's deflected effort found the top corner to give Morocco the lead before Gessime Yassine rounded off the scoring.

Preview - Group D: Paraguay v Australia

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Preview - Group D: Paraguay v Australia

Santa Clara:  Australia will have to hold their nerve to secure a place in the knockout stage when they face Paraguay in their decisive FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D tie on Thursday.

Tony Popovic’s side head to the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium knowing that a place in the Round of 32 is within reach, with the Socceroos holding second place in the group on goal difference ahead of Paraguay.

With the United States already through after back-to-back victories, this contest is effectively a direct battle to decide who takes the second automatic spot from the group. 

Preview - Group F: Japan v Sweden

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Preview - Group F: Japan v Sweden

Arlington: Hajime Moriyasu has set his sights on another three points when his Japan team take on Sweden in their final Group F match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with the Samurai Blue boss eyeing top spot in the standings ahead of the knockout rounds.

The Japanese handed Tunisia a 4-0 defeat on Saturday having started their campaign with a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands to sit in a strong position to claim pole position and a more favourable draw in the next phase of the competition.

Japan are level on points and goal difference with the Dutch but would need to defeat the Swedes at Dallas Stadium by more than Ronald Koeman's side win over the Tunisians if they are to have any hope of climbing to the summit.    

Sellami: Inexperience cost Jordan

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Sellami: Inexperience cost Jordan

Santa Clara: Jamal Sellami admitted inexperience was the major reason for Jordan's 2-1 defeat to Algeria in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J tie on Monday.

The tournament debutants took the lead through Nizar Al Rashdan in the 36th minute but Algeria hit back in the second half through Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri, with the defeat consigning Jordan to an early exit.

Arnold confident Iraq can still progress

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Arnold confident Iraq can still progress

Philadelphia: Graham Arnold refused to accept that Iraq's dream was dashed despite their 3-0 defeat to France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday.

A second consecutive loss means Iraq's hopes are hanging by a thread in Group I, with even victory against Senegal on Friday may not be enough to take them into the Round of 32.