World Cup 2026 Roundup: Scotland Wins First Match in 36 Years, Brazil Held by Morocco

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup served up a thrilling day of action on June 13-14, with historic results, stunning goals, and plenty of drama across the United States and Canada. Here’s everything you need to know.

Match Results — June 13-14, 2026

MatchScoreGroupVenueKey Player
Scotland vs Haiti1-0Group CBoston StadiumJohn McGinn
Brazil vs Morocco1-1Group CNY/NJ StadiumVinicius Jr
Australia vs Turkey2-0Group DBC Place, VancouverNestory Irankunda
Qatar vs Switzerland1-1Group BBoualem Khoukhi

Scotland 1-0 Haiti — A Historic Night in Boston

Scotland made their long-awaited return to the World Cup stage after 28 years — and they made it count. John McGinn scored the only goal of the game, giving Scotland their first World Cup win in 36 years.

Manager Steve Clarke’s decision to start the Aston Villa captain over Ryan Christie paid off, even if it was a nerve-shredding evening at Boston Stadium. Haiti pushed hard, sending countless crosses into the box and forcing goalkeeper Angus Gunn into action. But the Tartan Army held on.

“Not many Scottish teams win when it comes to the World Cup. My boys are all right.” — Steve Clarke

The result puts Scotland top of Group C, two points clear of Brazil and Morocco.

Brazil 1-1 Morocco — Vinicius Jr Saves the Day

Brazil avoided their first opening-match defeat since 1934 thanks to a spectacular solo goal from Vinicius Jr. The Real Madrid star marked his 50th cap by cutting inside and unleashing an unstoppable strike past Yassine Bounou.

Morocco had taken the lead through Ismael Saibari, who lobbed Alisson Becker after a defensive mix-up. The African champions dominated the first half, registering 12 shots by the 30th minute — the most Brazil have faced in a World Cup match since 2018.

Brazil pushed hard in the second half with several 2002 legends watching from the stands (Ronaldo, Kaka, Roberto Carlos), but couldn’t find a winner.

Australia 2-0 Turkey — Irankunda Makes History

Australia sent a clear message in Group D, upsetting Turkey 2-0 in Vancouver. The story of the night was Nestory Irankunda, who at 20 years and 125 days became Australia’s youngest ever World Cup goalscorer.

The Watford forward’s first-half strike was a beauty — a brilliant touch inside after collecting a pass from Paul Okon-Engstler, followed by a low finish. Connor Metcalfe added the second after pouncing on sloppy Turkish play. Australia’s lineup featured 10 World Cup debutants, making them the youngest side in the tournament since France faced Australia in 2018.

Goalkeeper Patrick Beach, a surprise starter ahead of Mat Ryan, made several crucial saves including a stunning tip onto the post from Abdulkerim Bardakci. Turkey, appearing in their first World Cup since 2002, dominated possession but couldn’t convert.

Qatar 1-1 Switzerland — Late Drama

Qatar earned their first-ever World Cup point in dramatic fashion. Boualem Khoukhi headed home a stoppage-time equalizer (94th minute) after Homam El Amin’s cross, sparking wild celebrations. Switzerland had led through a Breel Embolo penalty but couldn’t finish off the game.

Looking Ahead

Group C is wide open — Scotland leads with 3 points, while Brazil and Morocco will both be hungry for a win in their next fixtures. Group D sees Australia in the driver’s seat after their impressive upset.

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FAQ

Q: When is Scotland’s next match?
A: Scotland faces Brazil in their second Group C match. A result there could secure their place in the knockout rounds for the first time ever.

Q: How many teams advance from the group stage?
A: The top two from each group advance directly, plus the eight best third-place finishers (the tournament expanded to 48 teams).

Q: Where can I watch World Cup 2026 matches?
A: Matches are broadcast across Fox Sports (US), TSN (Canada), and BBC/ITV (UK). Check local listings for exact channels.

Q: Has Brazil ever lost their opening World Cup match before?
A: No — Brazil’s unbeaten run in opening matches stretches back to 1934. They’ve now drawn their opener for the first time since 1978.

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