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USA advance to knockout stages; Haiti and Türkiye eliminated from World Cup

The United States secured a spot in the knockout rounds with a 2-0 win over Australia, while Haiti and Türkiye were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.

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USA reach knockout stage

The US national team defeated Australia 2-0 on Tuesday, booking their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup. The victory was crucial to keep their campaign alive, while Australia's hopes were dashed.

New record and first win for Brazil

Paraguay's Matias Glaraza scored just 64 seconds into their match against Türkiye, setting a new record for the fastest goal in the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, Brazil earned their first win of the tournament, netting three goals against Haiti in the first half to secure a dominant victory.

Other matches

Morocco quickly took the lead against Scotland, while Tunisia faced Japan in what was the 1,000th match in World Cup history. Haiti and Türkiye were eliminated following their losses.

These events highlight the tournament's intensity and surprises, which characterize the 2026 World Cup.

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