Follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup live on June 13 as Brazil face Morocco (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Vinícius Júnior scored a first-half equalizer as Brazil opened the 2026 World Cup with a 1-1 Group C draw against Morocco (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
Vinícius Júnior scored a first-half equalizer as Brazil opened their World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco at MetLife Stadium.
Morocco took the lead in the 21st minute when Brahim Díaz released Ismael Saibari, who lifted his finish over Alisson Becker.
Brazil responded 11 minutes later. Vinícius exchanged passes with Bruno Guimarães before beating Yassine Bounou with a right-footed shot from a difficult angle.
Neither team found a winner after halftime, leaving both sides with one point in Group C.
The result extended Brazil’s unbeaten run in World Cup opening matches to 21, although Carlo Ancelotti’s team were unable to begin their pursuit of a sixth title with a victory.
Qatar scored in stoppage time to earn its first World Cup point (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Qatar secured the first World Cup point in the country’s history after a stoppage-time own goal earned Julen Lopetegui’s side a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland.
Breel Embolo converted a first-half penalty to put Switzerland ahead, but Miro Muheim turned the ball into his own net in the fourth minute of added time under pressure from Boualem Khoukhi.
Switzerland dominated possession and registered 26 attempts but failed to score a second goal.
“We had so many chances and we missed so many in front of goal,” Denis Zakaria said. “Today we paid dearly.”
Lopetegui praised Qatar’s resilience after the late equalizer.
“I was very proud about today — our mentality, the discipline they showed today,” he said. “We were a little bit lucky sometimes, but you need to believe.”
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RG writer Zach Lowy was on site in Inglewood to speak directly with USMNT players following their record-setting 4-1 World Cup victory over Paraguay.
Tyler Adams, Christian Pulisic, Matt Turner, Cristian Roldan and Chris Richards all shared their immediate reactions as the United States reflected on a dominant opening performance.
“A win’s a win. I’m happy with three points,” Adams told RG, while Pulisic stressed that the team still has much more to accomplish.
Turner discussed how everything clicked for the Americans, Roldan highlighted areas that still need improvement and Richards spoke about carrying his recent trophy-winning mentality into the tournament.
Read Zach Lowy’s full on-site report and exclusive USMNT reaction here.
Police officers in Peru dressed as 2026 World Cup mascots while carrying out a drug raid in Lima.
Video released by police showed officers disguised as Clutch the Bald Eagle and Maple the Moose breaking through a gate before arresting a suspect. Authorities also displayed packets of white powder and a firearm recovered during the operation.
Colonel Carlos Fredy Alcántara Obregón said officers chose the costumes after learning that the suspect was a passionate soccer fan.
“We proceeded to disguise my Green Squad personnel as World Cup mascots in order to approach him without arousing suspicion and make the arrest,” he said.
Peruvian police have previously used similarly unusual disguises, including superheroes and a capybara costume, during operations.
English referee Michael Oliver will miss his first assignment of the 2026 World Cup because of a minor injury.
Oliver had been scheduled to officiate Ivory Coast against Ecuador in Philadelphia on June 14, but French referee François Letexier will take charge instead.
FIFA said Oliver is expected to return to consideration for matches in the coming days.
The 41-year-old has refereed in the Premier League since 2010 and also worked at the 2022 World Cup, including the quarterfinal between Croatia and Brazil.
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Türkiye make their first World Cup appearance since 2002 when they face Australia in Vancouver at 12:00 a.m. ET.
The Socceroos are competing at a sixth consecutive tournament after reaching the round of 16 in Qatar, but have lost each of their last four World Cup opening matches.
Türkiye arrive in strong form after winning 11 of their 14 games since the start of 2025. Vincenzo Montella’s side qualified through the UEFA playoffs and will be seeking their first victory in a World Cup opener.
Australia could be without first-choice striker Mohamed Touré, while the fitness of Türkiye pair Kenan Yıldız and Ferdi Kadıoğlu is also being monitored.
This will be the nations’ first World Cup meeting, with Türkiye having won both of their previous friendlies in 2004.
Scotland make their first World Cup appearance since 1998 when they face Haiti in Foxborough at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Steve Clarke’s side arrive in strong form after winning six of their last nine matches, including convincing victories over Bolivia and Curaçao before the tournament.
Haiti are returning after a 52-year absence and will be chasing their first World Cup victory. Their only previous appearance came in 1974, when they lost all three group games.
Duckens Nazon, who scored six times during CONCACAF qualifying, will be Haiti’s main attacking threat. Scotland will look to Lawrence Shankland, who has contributed four goals and one assist across his last three internationals.
Brazil begin their pursuit of a record-extending sixth World Cup title against 2022 semifinalists Morocco in New Jersey at 6:00 p.m. ET.
The Seleção enter the Group C opener after three consecutive friendly victories in which they scored 11 goals, but will be without all-time leading scorer Neymar because of a calf injury.
Brazil are unbeaten in their last 20 World Cup opening matches, winning 17, while no nation has played or won more games in tournament history.
Morocco arrive after winning all eight qualifiers and remain unbeaten across their last five friendlies. The Atlas Lions also defeated Brazil 2-1 in their most recent meeting in 2023.
Vinícius Júnior will lead Brazil’s attack, while Morocco will look to Brahim Díaz after injuries ruled Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli out of the tournament.
Qatar begin their second World Cup appearance against Switzerland in Santa Clara, looking to improve on a difficult debut as hosts in 2022.
Julen Lopetegui’s side lost all three matches four years ago and enter this tournament on a six-game winless run, scoring only twice during that stretch.
Switzerland arrive in much stronger form, with just one defeat in their last 14 matches. Murat Yakin’s team have also reached the round of 16 at each of the last three World Cups.
Akram Afif remains Qatar’s main attacking threat, while Breel Embolo will look to add to his five goals for Switzerland at major tournaments.
The only previous meeting between the teams ended in a 1-0 friendly victory for Qatar in 2018. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET.
Welcome to RG’s live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, June 13.
Four matches are on the schedule, with Brazil beginning their campaign against Morocco in New Jersey and Scotland returning to the men’s World Cup for the first time since 1998 against Haiti.
Qatar and Switzerland open the day in Santa Clara, while Australia and Türkiye complete the programme with a midnight ET kickoff in Vancouver.
Vinícius Júnior scored a first-half equalizer as Brazil opened the 2026 World Cup with a 1-1 Group C draw against Morocco.
Qatar scored in stoppage time to earn its first World Cup point, holding Switzerland to a 1-1 draw despite 26 Swiss attempts.
Christian Pulisic urged the USMNT to stay focused after inspiring a dominant 4-1 World Cup victory over Paraguay in Inglewood.
Kansas City police detained two people after England’s World Cup equipment went missing during transport from Florida to Missouri.
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