Australia kicked off their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Turkey on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The match, played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, saw goals from Mathew Leckie in the 35th minute and a second-half strike from Craig Goodwin. The win puts Australia level on points with the United States, who defeated Paraguay 3-1 on Friday.
In Group D, the United States also started strongly, with goals from Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and a late strike from Ricardo Pepi. The US team now shares the group lead with Australia, both on three points.
Meanwhile, Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco in their opening Group F match on Sunday, June 14. The match, held at the Stade de France in Paris, saw Brazil take the lead through a Vinícius Júnior goal in the 22nd minute. Morocco equalized in the 68th minute through a penalty converted by Hakim Ziyech after a handball in the box.
The draw leaves Brazil in second place in Group F, behind Croatia who beat Switzerland 2-0 on Saturday. Morocco sits third with one point.
