Scotland secured a historic 1-0 victory over Haiti in their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence. The winning goal came from a scrappy finish by John McGinn just before the half-hour mark.

• John McGinn scored the decisive goal for Scotland.
• This marks Scotland's first World Cup win since 1990 and their first major tournament victory in 30 years.
• The win puts Scotland top of Group C, with tougher matches against Morocco and Brazil to follow.

Qatar secured their first-ever World Cup point with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland, thanks to a late equalizer.

• Boualem Khoukhi scored in the 94th minute to salvage the draw for Qatar.
• Switzerland had taken the lead in the first half through a Breel Embolo penalty.
• Despite dominating possession and shots (26), Switzerland failed to secure a victory in their opening match.

Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant equalizer for Brazil, securing a 1-1 draw against Morocco in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New Jersey.

• Brazil is chasing a record sixth World Cup title.
• Ismael Saibari gave Morocco a 21st-minute lead, assisted by Brahim Diaz.
• Carlo Ancelotti, the first foreign coach to lead Brazil, faces challenges as the team started uncertainly without Neymar.

Australia secured a surprise 2-0 victory over Turkey in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D opener, thanks to a bold selection strategy by coach Tony Popovic.

• Rookie goalkeeper Patrick Beach made crucial saves, helping to secure the win.
• Nestory Irankunda scored the opening goal, set up by 21-year-old midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler.
• The victory was achieved with a starting lineup featuring 10 World Cup debutants, including the dropped captain Maty Ryan.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with a fairytale matchup as Curacao, the tournament's smallest nation by population, faces four-time champions Germany. Meanwhile, Iran is set to arrive in the United States for their opening match amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.

• Curacao, with a population of just 160,000, makes its World Cup debut thanks to the expanded 48-team format.
• The match is described as a "David and Goliath" encounter by Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann, while Curacao coach Dick Advocaat, the oldest coach in World Cup history at 78, hopes his team can "steal some points".
• Iran will play New Zealand in Los Angeles, marking the first time a World Cup host has hosted a nation it is at war with.