Matchday 9 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup features high-stakes clashes, with co-hosts USA facing Australia in a crucial Group D decider. Scotland aims to build on their historic win against Morocco, while Brazil seeks to assert dominance over Haiti. Türkiye and Paraguay battle to stay alive after opening defeats.

Another stacked slate of four group-stage games is set to take centre stage at the World Cup on Friday

The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage heats up on Thursday as teams enter crucial second-round matches. Some nations are pushing for an early place in the Round of 32, while others…