World Cup 2026 Recap: USA Advance As Brazil Cruise, Morocco And Paraguay Claim Narrow Wins

Four matches were played at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 20, with the United States, Morocco, Brazil, and Paraguay all securing important victories. The United States defeated Australia 2-0, Morocco edged Scotland 1-0, Brazil beat Haiti 3-0, and Paraguay claimed a 1-0 win over Türkiye. USA 2-0 Australia The United States strengthened their position in Group D with a controlled first-half display against Australia in Seattle. The hosts took an early lead when Cameron Burgess turned the ball into his own net, giving the United States a strong platform. Alex Freeman then doubled the advantage shortly before half-time with a header, after an initial offside decision was overturned following a VAR review. The result confirmed the United States’ place in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, underlining their strong start to the tournament. Morocco 1-0 Scotland Morocco made a fast start against Scotland, with Ismael Saibari scoring after just 70 seconds to put his side ahead. Scotland responded with improved energy as the match progressed but struggled to create clear scoring opportunities. For Morocco, the narrow win provided a valuable boost as they continued their push to progress from the group stage. Brazil 3-0 Haiti Brazil delivered a composed and clinical performance to defeat Haiti 3-0 and move to the top of Group C. Matheus Cunha opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with his first World Cup goal. The Manchester United forward added a second with a sharp finish, putting Brazil firmly in control. Vinicius Jr then made it 3-0 before half-time, finishing after an excellent pass from Lucas Paqueta. Brazil managed the second half comfortably, while the result made Haiti the first team to be eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. Paraguay 1-0 Türkiye Paraguay boosted their hopes of reaching the last 32 with a narrow 1-0 victory over Türkiye. Matias Galarza scored after just 64 seconds, giving Paraguay an early lead that proved decisive. Türkiye pushed for a response but were unable to find an equaliser. Miguel Almiron was later sent off, becoming the first player in the tournament to receive a red card for covering his mouth. The defeat confirmed Türkiye’s elimination from the World Cup, while Paraguay remain in contention to advance. Upcoming Matches June 20 — All times local 12:00 — Netherlands vs Sweden, Group F 16:00 — Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire, Group E 19:00 — Ecuador vs Curaçao, Group E 22:00 — Tunisia vs Japan, Group F