Ismael Saibari scored a stunning early goal, his second of the tournament, as Morocco secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Scotland in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match.

• Ismael Saibari scored after just 71 seconds, the fastest goal of the World Cup to date.
• The win puts Morocco in a strong position to advance to the knockout rounds with 4 points from two games.
• Scotland, ranked 40th in the world, struggled to create significant chances and remain winless in their attempt to progress beyond the group stage at a World Cup for the first time.

Brazil ignited their World Cup campaign with a dominant 3-0 victory over already-eliminated Haiti.

• Matheus Cunha scored twice, with Vinicius Junior adding a third before halftime.
• The win moves five-time champions Brazil closer to the last 32.
• Haiti, making their first World Cup appearance since 1974, became the first nation to exit the tournament.

Paraguay's Miguel Almiron became the first player sent off under a new FIFA rule prohibiting players from covering their mouths during on-field confrontations.

• Almiron received a red card in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match against Türkiye on June 19, 2026.
• The new rule was implemented by FIFA and supported by President Gianni Infantino to combat racism.
• The incident occurred in first-half stoppage time, with Paraguay leading 1-0 at the time.