# World Cup 2026 Day 4 Preview: Scotland Celebrates First Win in 36 Years, Germany and Netherlands Take the Stage
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is in full swing, and what a tournament it’s been so far. Day 3 delivered drama, history, and a massive upset — setting the stage for an exciting Day 4 on Sunday.
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## đź“Š Saturday’s Results (June 13 — Day 3)
| Match | Group | Score | Highlights |
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| Switzerland vs. Qatar | B | 1–1 | Embolo (pen) 17′; Khoukhi 90+4′ — Qatar snatched a last-gasp draw |
| Brazil vs. Morocco | C | 1–1 | Saibari 38′; VinĂcius Jr. 62′ — A thriller between two giants |
| Haiti vs. Scotland | C | 0–1 | McGinn 28′ — Scotland’s first World Cup win since 1990 |
| TĂĽrkiye vs. Australia | D | 0–2 | Irankunda 27′, Metcalfe 75′ — Australia stuns TĂĽrkiye in Vancouver |
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## 🏆 Scotland’s Historic Return to Winning Ways
The biggest headline on Saturday came from Foxborough, Massachusetts, where **Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0** — their first World Cup victory in 36 years. John McGinn’s deflected strike in the 28th minute proved enough as the Tartan Army roared their team to victory. Scotland defended resolutely, with Haiti enjoying spells of possession but unable to find a breakthrough against a disciplined Scottish backline.
Scotland now sits top of Group C with 3 points, ahead of Brazil and Morocco who both have 1 point after their entertaining 1-1 draw.
## 🇦🇺 Australia Stuns Türkiye in Vancouver
In the nightcap, **Australia pulled off the upset of the tournament so far**, defeating Türkiye 2-0 at BC Place in Vancouver. Nestory Irankunda opened the scoring with a brilliant counter-attacking goal in the 27th minute, using a superb first touch before finishing calmly. Connor Metcalfe doubled the lead in the 75th minute with a long-range strike that left Turkish goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır helpless.
The result puts Australia level with the United States on 3 points in Group D, while TĂĽrkiye and Paraguay are still searching for their first points.
## 🇧🇷 Brazil and Morocco Battle to Thrilling Draw
The most anticipated match of the group stage so far delivered. Morocco took the lead through Ismael Saibari on a clinical counter-attack, but VinĂcius JĂşnior answered with a brilliant individual equalizer in the second half. Both sides pushed for a winner, but neither could find another breakthrough.
## đź”® Today’s Matches (Sunday, June 14 — Day 4)
All eyes turn to Groups E and F as four more teams make their tournament debuts:
| Match | Group | Time (ET) | Venue |
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| **Germany vs. Curaçao** | E | 1:00 PM | Philadelphia |
| **Netherlands vs. Japan** | F | 4:00 PM | Houston |
| **Ecuador vs. Ivory Coast** | E | 7:00 PM | Santa Clara |
| **Sweden vs. Tunisia** | F | 10:00 PM | Kansas City |
### Match to Watch: Germany vs. Curaçao
Germany enters as heavy favorites (-2000 moneyline) against tournament debutants Curaçao — the smallest nation ever to qualify for a World Cup. All eyes will be on Kai Havertz, Jamal Musiala, and Florian Wirtz as Die Mannschaft aims to make a statement in Group E.
### Netherlands vs. Japan — A Group F Blockbuster
The Dutch kick off their campaign against a dangerous Japan side. The Netherlands are slight favorites (-105), but Japan’s technical style and World Cup experience make this a fascinating opener. Memphis Depay and Cody Gakpo lead the line for the Oranje.
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## đź“‹ Current Group Standings (Top 4 Groups)
**Group A:** Mexico 3pts, South Korea 3pts, Czech Republic 0pts, South Africa 0pts
**Group B:** Canada 1pt, Switzerland 1pt, Qatar 1pt, Bosnia 1pt *(all tied!)*
**Group C:** Scotland 3pts, Brazil 1pt, Morocco 1pt, Haiti 0pts
**Group D:** USA 3pts, Australia 3pts, TĂĽrkiye 0pts, Paraguay 0pts
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## âť“ FAQ
**When did Scotland last win a World Cup match before this?**
Scotland’s previous World Cup victory came in 1990 against Sweden. The 1-0 win over Haiti ended a 36-year drought.
**Who is the smallest nation at the 2026 World Cup?**
Curaçao, with a population of roughly 150,000, is the smallest nation ever to qualify for a FIFA World Cup. They play Germany today.
**Where is the 2026 World Cup final being played?**
The final will be held on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
**How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?**
The tournament features an expanded 48-team format for the first time, with 104 matches across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
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## Looking Ahead
Day 4 promises more excitement as heavyweights Germany and the Netherlands begin their campaigns. Can Curaçao pull off a miracle? Will Japan upset the Dutch? Stay tuned for more updates.
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