The national team of Haiti, having lost to the national team of Brazil, as well as the national team of Turkey, having lost to the national team of Paraguay, have lost their chances of advancing to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reports UNN.
Brazil - Haiti
The Group C match kicked off at 3:00 Kyiv time in Philadelphia, USA, at Lincoln Financial Field. In the 23rd minute, Matheus Cunha successfully scored on the rebound, and 13 minutes later he completed a brace by striking into the near corner.
The match was sealed by the "Pentacampeões" already in the first half, when Vinícius Júnior went one-on-one with the goalkeeper and made it a rout on the scoreboard - 3:0.
In the parallel match of the group, Morocco beat Scotland (1:0) thanks to a goal by Ismael Saibari.
Thus, after two rounds, Brazil occupies 1st place with 4 points, in second place Morocco - 4 points, Scotland third - 3 points. Haiti, with zero points, occupies last place in the group and has lost its chances of advancing to the playoffs.
Turkey - Paraguay
The Group D match at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, USA, kicked off at 6:00 Kyiv time. Paraguay scored already in the 64th second of the match: Matías Galarza accurately struck into the corner of the goal. This goal became the fastest at this World Cup. Previously, this achievement was accomplished by Saibari in the match against Scotland.
Ultimately, the match ended with a victory for Paraguay - 1:0.
After two rounds, the USA occupies first place (6 points), Australia second (3 points), Paraguay third (3 points). The national team of Turkey, which occupies last place with zero points, loses its chances of advancing to the playoffs.
It is worth noting that in the 45th minute, Paraguay forward Miguel Almirón received a red card for the first time under the new FIFA rule.
The forward covered his mouth with his hand while talking to Turkish team defender Mert Müldür and said something to the opponent. The match referee, after reviewing VAR, decided to show the Paraguayan a straight red card.
The sending off is related to the new rule, according to which football players are prohibited from covering their mouths with their hands while communicating with opponents, referees, or other match participants. Such actions are considered an attempt to hide the content of the conversation from TV cameras and may lead to disciplinary punishment.