Haiti become first team eliminated from 2026 World Cup

Matheus Cunha scored twice and Vinícius Júnior added a third as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia, making Haiti the first team eliminated from the tournament.espn
Morocco matched Brazil on four points after Ismael Saibari scored the fastest goal of the World Cup — 71 seconds in — to beat Scotland 1-0 in Foxborough.reuters
Scotland can still advance with three points heading into the final matchday, when they face Brazil and Morocco play Haiti on June 24.yahoo

Brazil Cruise Past Haiti 3-0, Morocco Edge Scotland 1-0 in World Cup Group C

Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup produced two decisive results on Friday as Brazil roared back to life with a 3-0 demolition of Haiti in Philadelphia, while Morocco secured a 1-0 victory over Scotland in Foxborough to move joint-top of the group.

Brazil Eliminate Haiti in Philadelphia

Matheus Cunha scored twice and Vinícius Júnior added a third as Brazil dispatched Haiti at Philadelphia Stadium, claiming their first win of the tournament and eliminating the Caribbean nation from World Cup contention. Haiti became the first team knocked out of the 2026 World Cup.aawsat

Carlo Ancelotti’s side, who had drawn 1-1 with Morocco in their opener, showed far greater urgency in the first half. Cunha opened the scoring in the 23rd minute before doubling the lead in the 36th, with Vinícius sealing the result in first-half stoppage time. Brazil could have won by more but eased off after the break, with substitute Endrick having a goal ruled out for offside.independent

The result moved Brazil top of Group C on goal difference with four points from two matches.espn

Saibari’s Record-Quick Goal Sinks Scotland

Earlier in the day at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Ismael Saibari scored the fastest goal of the tournament — just 71 seconds into the match — to give Morocco a 1-0 win over Scotland. The North African side, semi-finalists four years ago in Qatar, dominated proceedings throughout but could not add to their tally.reuters

Scotland, despite the defeat, remain in contention for the knockout rounds with three points from two games. Their final group match pits them against Brazil.bbc

Group C Wide Open Heading Into Final Matchday

Both Brazil and Morocco sit on four points atop Group C, separated only by goal difference. Scotland, with three points, can still advance with a result against Brazil on the final matchday. Haiti, pointless from two games, are eliminated. The final group fixtures on June 24 see Morocco face Haiti in Atlanta and Brazil take on Scotland.haitiantimes