# World Cup 2026 Roundup: USA Clinches Group D, Brazil Bounces Back, and Paraguay Stuns Turkey
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered a thrilling Friday (June 19) with four group-stage matches across Groups C and D. Here’s everything you need to know.
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## 📋 Friday, June 19 — Match Results
| Match | Group | Venue | Score |
|——-|——-|——-|——-|
| USA vs. Australia | D | Lumen Field, Seattle | **USA 2–0 Australia** |
| Morocco vs. Scotland | C | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough | **Morocco 1–0 Scotland** |
| Brazil vs. Haiti | C | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | **Brazil 3–0 Haiti** |
| Turkey vs. Paraguay | D | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara | **Turkey 0–1 Paraguay** |
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## 🔥 Match Highlights
### 🇺🇸 USA 2–0 Australia — USMNT Wins Group D for First Time Since 2010
The U.S. men’s national team put on a commanding performance at Lumen Field in Seattle. **Folarin Balogun** forced an own goal in the 11th minute to open the scoring, and teenage sensation **Alex Freeman** — the youngest starter on the USMNT roster — added a second goal, becoming the third-youngest American to score in a World Cup match.
With Paraguay’s shock win over Turkey later in the night, the USA secured **first place in Group D**, marking the first time the USMNT has topped its World Cup group since 2010. It’s a massive statement for the co-hosts as they head into the knockout rounds.
📸 *Freeman’s celebration drew comparisons to a “Lambeau Leap” — a nod to his father’s NFL background.*
### 🇧🇷 Brazil 3–0 Haiti — Cunha Brace Eases the Pressure
After a disappointing 1–1 draw with Morocco in their opener, Brazil needed a statement win — and they delivered. **Matheus Cunha** scored his first World Cup brace (a goal in each half), with both assists coming from **Vinicius Junior**.
The 3–0 victory at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia could have been even bigger, with two additional goals ruled out for offside. Manager **Carlo Ancelotti** praised the performance: *”This was a full match. We had many opportunities of scoring more goals.”*
The bad news for Brazil: winger **Raphinha** limped off in the 39th minute with an apparent hamstring injury, which could impact their depth heading into the knockout stage.
Haiti, making its first World Cup appearance since 1974, became the first team eliminated from the 48-team tournament.
### 🇲🇦 Morocco 1–0 Scotland — Atlas Lions On Track
Morocco continued its impressive tournament form with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Scotland at Gillette Stadium. The result leaves Group C wide open heading into the final matchday.
### 🇵🇾 Paraguay 1–0 Turkey — 10-Man Heroics and the Fastest Goal of the Tournament
In the nightcap at Levi’s Stadium, **Matías Galarza** scored the fastest goal of the 2026 World Cup — just **64 seconds** into the match — after a defensive turnover by Turkey.
The drama didn’t stop there. Paraguay’s **Miguel Almirón** was sent off in first-half stoppage time for covering his mouth during a confrontation, becoming the first player in World Cup history to receive a red card under FIFA’s new “covering mouth” rule. Despite being down to 10 men for the entire second half, Paraguay held on for a famous 1–0 victory, eliminating Turkey from the tournament.
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## 📊 Group Standings Update
**Group C:**
| Team | Pts | GD |
|——|—–|—–|
| Brazil | 4 | +3 |
| Morocco | 4 | +1 |
| Scotland | 3 | 0 |
| Haiti | 0 | -4 |
**Group D:**
| Team | Pts | GD |
|——|—–|—–|
| 🇺🇸 USA | 6 | +5 |
| 🇵🇾 Paraguay | 3 | -1 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 3 | -2 |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | 0 | -2 |
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## 🔮 Looking Ahead — Saturday, June 20
Four more matches on tap today as Group action continues:
| Match | Group | Time (ET) | Venue |
|——-|——-|———–|——-|
| Netherlands vs. Sweden | F | 1:00 PM | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| Germany vs. Ivory Coast | E | 4:00 PM | Toronto Stadium |
| Ecuador vs. Curaçao | F | 8:00 PM | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
| Tunisia vs. Japan | F | Midnight | Estadio Monterrey, Mexico |
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## ❓ FAQ
**When does the USMNT play next?**
The USMNT’s final group match is scheduled for Thursday, June 25 against Turkey at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles (10 PM ET).
**Which teams have been eliminated so far?**
Haiti (Group C) and Turkey (Group D) are the first two teams eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.
**Where can I watch World Cup 2026 matches?**
Matches are broadcast on FOX, FS1, and streaming on fuboTV (try a free trial here).
**Who scored the fastest goal of the 2026 World Cup so far?**
Paraguay’s Matías Galarza scored just 64 seconds into the match against Turkey on June 19 — the fastest goal of the tournament to date.
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