Football
Brazil draws with Morocco in World Cup 2026; Scotland and Australia win openers
Brazil and Morocco played out a 1–1 draw in Group G, while Scotland and Australia each secured victories against Haiti and Turkey respectively on the second day of the 2026 World Cup.
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In brief
Vinícius Júnior equalised for Brazil after Saibari had given Morocco the lead with a lobbed finish.
Scotland beat Haiti 1–0 through John McGinn's first-half goal, while Australia defeated Turkey 2–0.
Germany faced Curaçao and the Netherlands played Japan in the late kickoffs, followed by Ivory Coast vs Ecuador and Sweden vs Tunisia after midnight.
Coach Luis de la Fuente has all players fit, including Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, ahead of Spain's opener against Cape Verde.
- 15 JunIvory Coast vs Ecuador
- 15 JunSweden vs Tunisia
- 15 JunSpain vs Cape Verde
Brazil 1–1 Morocco
Morocco took the lead with a delicate through ball from Brahim Díaz and a chip finish by Saibari. Brazil equalised through a brilliant goal from Vinícius Júnior. The draw leaves both teams with one point in Group G.
Scotland and Australia start with wins
Scotland defeated Haiti 1–0 thanks to a first-half goal from John McGinn. Australia beat Turkey 2–0 in their opening fixture. Both teams earn three points and join the early leaders in their groups.
Sunday's action
Germany faced Curaçao in Group E at 19:00 local time, while the Netherlands took on Japan at 22:00. In the early hours of Monday, Ivory Coast met Ecuador at 01:00 and Sweden played Tunisia at 04:00. All four matches took place across North American venues.
Spain ready for debut
Spain finalises its preparation for the opening match on Monday at 18:00 against Cape Verde. Coach Luis de la Fuente now has a full squad available after the recoveries of Lamine Yamal, Víctor Muñoz and Nico Williams.
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- Vinícius Júnior
- Brazil forward who scored the equaliser against Morocco
- Brahim Díaz
- Morocco midfielder who assisted the opening goal
- Saibari
- Morocco forward who scored against Brazil
- John McGinn
- Scotland midfielder who scored the winning goal against Haiti
- Luis de la Fuente
- Spain head coach
- Lamine Yamal
- Spain player cleared to play after injury
- Víctor Muñoz
- Spain player cleared to play after injury
- Nico Williams
- Spain player cleared to play after injury
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