During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Brazil's Neymar was seen in tears after suffering an injury during a match. The incident occurred on June 24, 2026, in a group stage game against Switzerland. Neymar was forced to leave the field in the 35th minute due to a knee injury, later diagnosed as a sprain, ruling him out for the remainder of the tournament.
Morocco secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Haiti on June 23, 2026, in a group stage match. Despite Haiti's resilient defense and a goal from forward Duckens Nazon, Morocco's Hakim Ziyech scored a brace to ensure the win. The result kept Morocco's hopes alive for advancing to the knockout stage.
Cameroon's coach Hugo Broos led his team to a surprising 1-0 win over Brazil on June 24, 2026, in a group stage match. Vincent Aboubakar scored the only goal in the 78th minute, securing Cameroon's first victory over Brazil in World Cup history. The result was widely described as a miracle, given Brazil's dominance in the tournament.