8.28amVini Jnr’s second goal disallowedBy Brazil have for the second time stolen the ball off a Scottish centre back and scored as a result. This time, Vini Jnr goes solo taking the ball off Jack Hendry. But his celebrations are cut short as the VAR officials have indicated that Vini Jnr may have fouled Hendry in the process. The referee leaves the pitch to watch the replay and when he returns, the goal is disallowed and a free-kick awarded to Scotland. That’s a very lucky call for Scotland and some detailed officiating from the VAR team. We’ll pause for the hydration break. Scotland will need a big team talk to turn this around.Brazil 1-0 Scotland, 25 minutes8.13amGoal: Haiti with a shock goalBy Roy WardHaiti fans are screaming as Lenny Joseph has scored a shock goal for the island nation.He flicked in a back heel and this is a goal Haiti will never forget.Haiti 1-0 Morocco, 11 minutesLenny Joseph (No.16) of Haiti celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s first goal.Getty Images8.10amBrazil open scoring against ScotlandBy Frances HoweVinicius Jr has another goal this World Cup and it’s come in the seventh minute to set a concerning tone for Scotland fans early in this match.Brazil’s Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring their opening goal during the match against Scotland. AP Photo/Lynne SladkyIt’s Scott Mckenna’s mistake and Brazil have capitalised. Rayan stole the ball off him before he could distribute it to his team and Vini Jnr gets keeper Angus Gunn off his line before curving the ball around him and striking with his right foot.Brazil 1-0 Scotland, 7 minutes8.09amMorocco, Haiti away in AtlantaBy Roy WardHaiti have got on the front foot in the opening minutes of their clash with Morocco in Atlanta.The Haitians, who have a big following at the game, will bow out today but have done their small nation proud by qualifying and keep close to Brazil and Scotland despite losing.Haiti fans cheer on their side in Atlanta.AP Photo/Erik S. LesserThey were expected to be pinned back by Morocco who could win the group if they win the match by enough goals today but Haiti have had several promising attacks while also pressing their higher ranked opponents.Morocco have made four changes for this match and remain a very dangerous proposition.They have already forced Haiti keeper Johny Placide to make a save with his legs.Haiti 0-0 Morocco, 7 minutes8.03amKick-off in MiamiBy Play is under way between Scotland and Brazil in Miami. Let us know who you think will win:8.00amNeymar on the bench for Scotland v BrazilBy Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti made one change to face Scotland in Wednesday’s final World Cup Group C match from the team that beat Haiti 3-0, with forward Rayan replacing injured winger Raphinha. Neymar starts on the bench in the first match he has been fit to feature in at the World Cup after recovering from a calf injury sustained over a month ago.Neymar Jr warms up before the match. Getty ImagesScotland coach Steve Clarke made four changes to the team that lost 1-0 to Morocco, with Ben Gannon-Doak, Lawrence Shankland, Kenny McLean and Scott McKenna starting ahead of Kieran Tierney, Grant Hanley, Che Adams and Ryan Christie.Here are the lineups: 7.57amWhy McGinn’s goal celebration mattersBy Roy WardScotland star John McGinn has a big job ahead of him today if his nation is to take anything from their clash with Brazil.But if McGinn is again on the score sheet, as he was against Haiti in his side’s opening match, then watch out for this special goggles celebration which is for his nephew Jack.“It was initially for the last Euros as at that time there was serious discussions around Jack and his eyesight,” McGinn told SBS Sport in a video on their X account.“He is currently on the strongest lens that you can give a child.7.52amMorocco’s captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial on rape charges in FranceBy In between playing their previous World Cup match and their third this morning against Haiti, Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi lost an appeal and will stand trial on rape charges in France.An appeals court in Versailles concluded that there was sufficient evidence for Hakimi, 27, to stand trial, according to a statement provided to The Athletic last Friday – a day before Morocco’s second group-stage match.Achraf Hakimi warms up before the match against Haiti.Getty ImagesHakimi has denied any wrongdoing since being charged in March 2023. A 24-year-old woman alleged he assaulted her in February 2023.The Paris Saint-Germain fullback, who is captain of Morocco’s squad at the World Cup, said he is looking forward to the opportunity to clear his name.7.44amMust-win matches on Day 14 of the World CupBy Frances HoweGroup B is officially the first to finish all three group stage matches. Here’s the end results with Qatar knocked out but Bosnia and Herzgovina likely able to continue in the tournament as one of the best third place teams:Scotland need to win their match against Brazil to guarantee progression through to the knock-out stages. But, if they draw, they’ll finish on four points which should be enough for them to qualify as one of the best third-place teams, even a loss to Brazil with just a single goal will allow them to finish with three points and a healthy enough goal difference to qualify. While Morocco faces already-eliminated Haiti and should win, meaning they’ll sit comfortably in second in the group behind a victorious Brazil.In Group A, co-host Mexico, with striker Santiago Giménez, has already clinched first place, while opponent Czechia needs an upset and help elsewhere. South Korea, led by Son Heung-min, can advance with a win or draw against South Africa, which needs a victory to stay alive.With AP7.35amBreaking: Jacob Italiano ruled out of clash against ParaguayBy Vince RugariSanta Clara: Defender Jacob Italiano has been ruled out of the Socceroos’ World Cup clash against Paraguay and is expected to miss the rest of the tournament, further exposing the lack of available depth in what has been the team’s long-term problem position.In a sizeable blow to Australia’s hopes, Italiano injured his groin at training on Monday (local time) and is unlikely to play any further part in their campaign, according to sources with knowledge of his fitness status.Jacob Italiano celebrates Australia’s win over Turkey.Getty ImagesCoach Tony Popovic confirmed the news on the eve of their Group D showdown with Paraguay, saying the extent of the 24-year-old’s injury was still to be determined by scans in the coming days.1 of 2
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Scotland and Brazil start as Morocco faces off against Haiti; South Africa, South Korea, Czechia and Mexico in action today
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