World Cup scores, results: Brazil and Morocco battle to 1-1 draw while Australia stuns Türkiye in the nightcap
The 2026 World Cup rolled on Saturday with four matches on the schedule, and while the Brazil vs. Morocco showdown had top billing, Australia delivered the day’s biggest stunner in a 2-0 win over Türkiye.
The Aussies took an early lead on a counter capped off by a brilliant first touch and finish by Nestory Irankunda in the 27th minute, then strapped in and held off Türkiye’s salvos. Australia would then double its lead in the 75th minute on a strike from Connor Metcalfe from just outside the box and hold on for the win.
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The result delivers a surprising early jolt to Group D. Australia now sits on three points alongside the U.S. while Türkiye and Paraguay are still searching for their first World Cup points.
As for Brazil vs. Morocco, one of the most anticipated matches of the opening round lived up to the hype, ending in an entertaining 1-1 draw. Ismael Saibari gave Morocco the lead on a clinical counterattack before Vinícius Júnior answered with a brilliant equalizer. Despite several promising chances, neither side could find another breakthrough.
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Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 in its World Cup opener to move top of Group C. John McGinn scored in the 28th minute, finishing a rebound after Che Adams was denied following a long ball from Grant Hanley. Haiti had spells in possession but couldn’t break through a disciplined Scotland defense.
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Switzerland and Qatar kicked off Saturday’s action and the Swiss dominated the match in almost every way, but they were forced to settle for a draw after a last-gasp goal from Qatar’s Boualem Khoukhi. The Canadians scored on a penalty kick by Breel Embolo in the 17th minute and had 23 shots (seven on goal) in the game, but they’ll only get one point for Saturday’s outing after the dramatic finish.
FINAL: Switzerland 1, Qatar 1 (Group B)
FINAL: Brazil 1, Morocco 1 (Group C)
FINAL: Haiti 0, Scotland 1 (Group C)
FINAL: Australia 2, Türkiye 0 (Group D)
See how it all played out on Day 3 of the World Cup below.
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Yahoo Sports Staff
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What a stunner to finish off the first round of Group D games. The Aussies got an early goal off a counter and then doubled it on a blast by Connor Metcalfe in the second half.
They now sit atop Group D along with the U.S. while Türkiye and Paraguay search for their first points.
Australia will next play the U.S. on Friday. Türkiye and Paraguay will play the same day.
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What a beautiful strike by the Aussie midfielder!
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The Aussies have doubled their lead!
Connor Metcalfe weaved his way into shooting range and unleashed a bouncing blast from the edge of the box into the bottom right corner. Turkey’s Ugurcan Cakir had no chance of reaching it.
Australia 2, Turkiye 0
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The Turks are really pressing as we hit the midway point in the second half and the Aussies are starting to park the bus a bit.
Just over 20 minutes left in this one.
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The only goalscorer of the match is being replaced. Nestory Irankunda is out and Nishan Velupillay is on.
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Now it’s the Turks with a shot on goal that needed extra effort from Australia’s goalkeeper to keep it out.
Patrick Beach reacted well to deny a long-range free kick from Turkey’s Arda Guler.
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The Aussies aren’t resting on their laurels with the lead. They just had a legit chance to double it but Harry Souttar’s header toward the bottom left corner was brilliantly kept out by Turkey goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir.
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We are back for the second half of Australia-Turkiye. Can the Aussies keep it rolling and pull off the upset to shake up Group D?
As it stands now, this would be the tally in the group after one match:
USA: 3 points (+3)
Australia: 3 points (+1)
Turkiye: 0 points (-1)
Paraguay: 0 points (-3) -
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Australia’s counter and finish by Nestory Irankunda is the difference in the game at the break.
Turkey controlled possession and had more chances (10 total shots to Australia’s 4), but couldn’t find the back of the net and will need a second-half score to avoid a letdown.
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Yahoo Sports Staff
On the heels of that Australia goal, Turkey has been extremely aggressive in trying to level and this chance from Abdulkerim Bardakci almost found the net, but Aussie GK Patrick Beach got just enough of it and the ball glanced off the post.
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What a first touch by Nestory Irankunda:
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The Aussies are on the board and it came on a rapid-fire counter after a legit chance from Turkey.
Nestory Irankunda broke down the left flank and delivered a brilliant first touch before finishing in the bottom-left corner of the net.
Australia 1, Turkey 0
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We’re at the midway point in the first half and the Turks have 4 shots to Australia’s 1. Still no real dangerous moments in this one but the Aussies are controlling possession.
It’s been a bit of a cagey affair thus far.
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Yahoo Sports Staff
There haven’t been too many dangerous chances thus far. As expected, Turkiye has been the more aggressive side and had a couple decent opportunities, but not much has threatened Aussie GK Patrick Beach.
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The Turks are favored in this Group D clash with a moneyline at -145. Australia is the underdog at +420, while a draw is around +270.
The over/under for total goals sits at 2.5.
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Yahoo Sports Staff
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We are mere minutes away from the start of the Australia-Turkiye Group D clash.
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Armando Botello II
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