Haiti vs. Scotland Live World Cup 2026 Updates, Scores and Highlights

Scotland were that close to going up 1-0.

At their second-ever World Cup, Haiti fans are locked in.

Vamos! It's go time in Group C.

The team sheets are here, folks!

21 straight games unbeaten in World Cup openers, going allllllllll the way back to 1934

It was a cagey second half between Brazil and Morocco, which was quite the departure from the opening 45 minutes.

Still, in the only matchup between two top 10 teams in the FIFA World Rankings at the group stage of this summer's World Cup, it's not a shock to see these two giants reach a sort of stalemate.

After a hot-and-cold first half, Brazil controlled more of the second period. Still, despite Carlo Ancelotti tilting his team towards the attack by adding Luis Henrique and Matheus Cunha to the fold just after the hour mark, Brazil showed relatively little spark in the game's final stages. With Ancelotti making multiple tactical changes – even with his initial lineup – en route to shifting from a 4-4-2 to more of a 4-3-3 in possession, it seems clear that the South Americans are yet to land on their ideal approach.

For Morocco, 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi was their biggest standout. The Lille central midfielder showed why some of the world's biggest clubs are apparently interested in signing him. With his calm under pressure, dynamic ball carrying, line-breaking passing, strength, and ground coverage, Bouaddi helped anchor Morocco defensively and spearheaded so much of their attacking play. The teenager will absolutely be a budding talent to watch all tournament long.

Both sides will feel like they've left something on the table in New Jersey on Saturday. But with games against Scotland and Haiti coming up to finish their Group C slate, Brazil and Morocco should each have a sense of confidence for what comes next at this World Cup.

Unsurprisingly, star streamer gets to meet more legends.

Sure, it was in the first half but this is worth every second of your time.

How's that for the opening half of the World Cup's first real heavyweight clash?

After Morocco made a historic run all the way to the semifinals at the 2022 World Cup, they impressed out of the gates against Brazil at MetLife Stadium (or, New York New Jersey Stadium if you prefer). Mohamed Ouahbi's team controlled long stretches of the opening 45 minutes and didn't shy away from possessing the ball high up the field. Still, Ismael Saibari's go-ahead strike stemmed from a devastatingly efficient counter attack.

That counter attack exposed what could be a weakness for Brazil at this World Cup: their lack of presence in central midfield.

But while Brazil scrambled for much of the first half, there's little doubt about their individual quality. Vinicius Jr.'s equalizer was a moment of brilliance from one of the true stars of this summer's tournament – and that moment provided a touchstone after a messy first half hour in front of a heavily pro-Brazil crowd.

If the first half was this back and forth, what wonders will the second half hold?

Absolute banger to the far post after great work to cut inside the area. Game on.

Absolutely dirty scooped goal from Saibari to open scoring against a stunned Brazil.

Not on the pitch, but still in our hearts. How long before we see him suit up at World Cup 2026?

Show time in New York/New Jersey.

Lot of yellow in the crowd!

That's the magic of the World Cup, everyone. Bringing people together from all walks of life.

Brazil-Morocco going to be scenes. Two of the best nations at the World Cup squaring off in first group game. 30 minutes to kickoff...

Qatar left it late to claim a remarkable point against Switzerland, with the Maroons grabbing a 95th-minute equalizer to keep parity in Group B.

Breel Embolo broke the deadlock with a controversial first-half penalty. Around the 15th-minute mark, Remo Freuler was felled in the six-yard box after goalkeeper Mahmud Abunada clattered into him. It looked like a certain spot-kick, but replays showed a possible offside in the buildup. The play went for a VAR check, but no footage was provided to broadcasters, adding a layer of suspicion among onlookers and pundits. 

Regardless of its validity, the penalty went ahead, and Embolo converted calmly, sending Abunada the wrong way. 

With the Santa Clara heat perhaps getting to the players, the action slowed down in the second half. While Switzerland maintained a hold on the game, it was more of a controlled dominance rather than sending wave after wave of attacks towards Qatar's box, as in the first period. 

Chances were few and far between. Granit Xhaka had a trademark piledriver from distance in the 49th minute, which stung the fingertips of Abunada, and Ruben Vargas should have done better when finding himself free on the left side of the penalty area. 

However, with a couple of minutes remaining, Homam Al Amin whipped in a delightful cross from the left, and Boualem Khoukhi leaped above his marker to convert a powerful header past Gregor Kobel to earn Qatar's first-ever World Cup point. 

The first big shock result of the tournament leaves everything poised in Group B, with both sides joining Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina on a single point.

Towering header from Khoukhi ties game at 1-1 in stoppage time. Wow.

No Neymar in the squad for Carlo Ancelotti ☹️

We have a blockbuster of two top 10 ranked nations coming after Qatar-Switzerland. Updates coming from both games now! Including WILD scenes in Times Square 👀

It was almost a dream start for Qatar when Edmilson Junior pounced on Manuel Akanji's error on the edge of the Switzerland box. However, he couldn't squeeze his shot past goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. 

From there, it was practically all Switzerland, with Dan Ndoye failing to capitalize on two presentable opportunities and Akanji unable to divert a free-kick past Mahmud Abunada.

The breakthrough came from the penalty spot, with Breel Embolo converting coolly after Abunada wiped out Remo Freuler in the box. Questions will be asked of the VAR decision-making, though, with a possible offside in the buildup. 

Switzerland continued to put the pressure on, with Ndoye yet again missing a good chance and Rubén Vargas foiled by Adunada as the break drew near. 

While Edmilson Junior had another decent opportunity just before the half, it's difficult to see the Maroons getting much from this one, given Switzerland's dominance. They will be lucky not to concede more in the second half. 

World Cup HERITAGE.

Embolo cool from the spot to put Europeans ahead vs. Qatar.

Switzerland unable to capitalize as Abunada with strong hand to deny opener.

San Francisco Bay Area Stadium is ready for action.

Peep the setups for both sides before kickoff at 2 p.m. ET

Beauty of the World Cup. Here we are 🫶

Hello, good day, how are you? We are BACK for the third day of games at this year's World Cup, starting with Qatar vs. Switzerland. What a delight!

Today's first game takes place at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (mouthful) and features two teams very much under the radar. Kickoff is about 2.5 hours away so so enjoy a variety of updates surrounding today's slate as we move closer to game time 🙌