The Short Version
As of 19 June, the second round of Groups C and D is complete. The USA beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle to become the latest team into the round of 32. Brazil claimed their first win, easing past Haiti 3-0 behind a Matheus Cunha brace, while Morocco edged Scotland 1-0 with the day’s fastest goal. Paraguay went one quicker, beating Türkiye 1-0 through a goal inside the opening minute.
Group C: Brazil come alive, Morocco strike early
After a draw with Morocco that drew criticism, Carlo Ancelotti needed a response, and his side delivered one in Philadelphia. Brazil eased to a 3-0 win over Haiti, with Matheus Cunha — handed a start ahead of Igor Thiago — scoring twice and Vinícius Júnior adding a third in first-half stoppage time, as FIFA’s match report recorded. All three goals came before the break; Brazil eased off after it, Endrick had a debut goal ruled out for offside, and the one sour note was a hamstring injury that forced Raphinha off. The result eliminated Haiti, who are still without a goal or a point at the tournament, per ESPN.
Earlier in Boston, Morocco needed barely a minute. Ismael Saibari struck after 69 seconds — the fastest goal of the tournament at the time — and the Atlas Lions clung to it, surviving sustained Scottish pressure and a 96th-minute corner that came to nothing, as Sky Sports detailed. Brazil and Morocco now share the top of Group C on four points, separated by goal difference, with Scotland still alive on three.
| Group C — Result | Score |
|---|---|
| Morocco – Scotland | 1–0 |
| Brazil – Haiti | 3–0 |
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 4 |
| 2 | Morocco | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Scotland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Haiti | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | −4 | 0 |
Group D: the USA go through, Paraguay set a record
A packed house in Seattle saw the co-hosts make history. Without the injured Christian Pulisic, the USA beat Australia 2-0 with two first-half goals — the second from 21-year-old Alex Freeman — to seal a place in the round of 32, as the day’s results show. It was the first time since 1930 that the United States have won two group-stage matches at a World Cup.
The day’s other Group D fixture produced a record of its own. Paraguay’s Matías Galarza scored inside the opening 65 seconds against Türkiye — the fastest goal of the tournament — and it proved decisive in a 1-0 win, despite Türkiye dominating possession. The result leaves Türkiye on the brink, still without a point, while Paraguay revived their campaign.
| Group D — Result | Score |
|---|---|
| USA – Australia | 2–0 |
| Paraguay – Türkiye | 1–0 |
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
| 2 | Australia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 3 |
| 4 | Türkiye | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | −3 | 0 |
The day in one line
The hosts keep rolling: after Mexico and Canada, the USA are the third co-host to make an early statement, and the first of them to seal qualification outright. Brazil look more like Brazil, Morocco quietly go about their business, and two goals inside the first 70 seconds of separate matches set a frantic tone. Haiti and Türkiye, both still goalless, are out of the running for top spot. The final round of these groups, on 24 and 25 June, will settle the rest.
Frequently asked questions
What were the June 19 results? The USA beat Australia 2-0, Brazil beat Haiti 3-0, Morocco beat Scotland 1-0, and Paraguay beat Türkiye 1-0.
Why was the USA result historic? The 2-0 win sealed a place in the round of 32 and was the first time since 1930 that the United States have won two group-stage games at a World Cup.
Who scored for Brazil against Haiti? Matheus Cunha scored twice and Vinícius Júnior added a third, all in the first half, in a 3-0 win.
What happened in Morocco vs Scotland? Ismael Saibari scored after 69 seconds and Morocco held on for a 1-0 win, leaving Scotland on three points.
What record was set in Paraguay vs Türkiye? Matías Galarza scored inside the first 65 seconds, the fastest goal of the tournament, in a 1-0 Paraguay win.
How do Groups C and D look now? Brazil and Morocco lead Group C on four points; the USA top Group D on six and have qualified for the round of 32.
Which teams are eliminated or in trouble? Haiti are out, and Türkiye are on the brink; both are still without a goal at the tournament.
Who did the USA miss against Australia? Christian Pulisic sat out with a calf injury, but the USA still won 2-0.
About the author: James O’Connor is investigative football correspondent at Touchline Global, the London-based independent football journalism outlet founded in 2012 and specializing in FIFA governance, commercial reporting, and football’s political economy. O’Connor has covered every FIFA World Cup since Brazil 2014. Contact: james.oconnor@touchline.global · LinkedIn: /in/james-oconnor-touchline · X: @JamesOConnorTG
