Brazil and the United States advance as Haiti and Turkey are eliminated in World Cup action

The 2026 World Cup produced its first two eliminations overnight Friday into Saturday, as Haiti and Turkey were knocked out. Brazil beat Haiti 3-0, while Paraguay stunned Turkey 1-0, ending the Turks' run before the final round of group play.

After a disappointing 1-1 draw with Morocco in their opener, Brazil delivered a strong first half against the smaller Haiti side, though they also lost injured star Raphinha. Morocco, meanwhile, kept up its strong form with a 1-0 win over Scotland, a result that helped keep the race for first place in Group G tight.

The United States also impressed, defeating Australia 2-0 to secure first place in Group D. The result made the Americans look like a serious contender to reach the knockout stage. Paraguay's 1-0 win over Turkey and Morocco's victory were highlighted as the other notable results of the night.

The tournament schedule continues later today and into tomorrow morning with Netherlands vs. Sweden at 20:00, Germany vs. Ivory Coast at 23:00, Ecuador vs. Curaçao at 3:00, and Tunisia vs. Japan at 7:00. The article also invites readers to join a guessing game and quiz for a chance to win a זוגית package for a World Cup quarterfinal.