On June 13, 2026, the FIFA World Cup continued with a dramatic third day of group stage matches. The highlight was the clash between Morocco and Brazil, which ended in a 2-2 draw after a late equalizer from Morocco's star player. Brazil's Neymar scored a penalty in the 55th minute, but Morocco's Hakim Ziyech responded with a stunning free kick in the 78th minute.
England faced their traditional penalty shootout curse, losing to Argentina 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Harry Kane missed the crucial spot kick, continuing England's history of shootout failures in major tournaments.
The United States men's national team kept their dream alive with a 3-1 victory over Iran, securing their place in the knockout stage. Christian Pulisic scored twice, and the team's performance was praised as a sign of growing soccer culture in the US.
Other results included a 1-0 win for France over Denmark, and a 2-2 draw between Germany and Japan. The tournament is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent history.
