World Cup 2026: Scotland end 36-year wait as Australia beat Turkey

Matchday four overview

Action continued on FIFA World Cup 2026 matchday four with several key group-stage results across North America, including historic wins, surprise draws, and strong starts from underdogs.

Scotland make history

Scotland men's national football team began their World Cup campaign with a 1–0 win over Haiti, marking their first victory at the tournament in 36 years.

John McGinn scored the only goal in a tightly contested match.

Fans across Scotland celebrated wildly, with thousands gathering in public viewing centres overnight to watch the long-awaited win.

Haiti national football team impressed with their attacking play but lacked cutting edge in the final third.

Australia beat Turkey

Australia national football team secured a confident 2–0 victory over Turkey, showing strong performances from a young squad.

Turkey national football team struggled to break down Australia’s disciplined defence and now face pressure after losing their opening group match.

The result puts Australia in a strong early position in Group D alongside the United States.

United States men's national soccer team currently leads the group on goal difference after their opening win.

Brazil held by Morocco

In one of the most anticipated fixtures, Brazil national football team were held to a 1–1 draw by a resilient Morocco side.

Morocco national football team defended well and frustrated Brazil’s midfield, limiting their attacking rhythm throughout the match.

Brazil’s slow start has raised early questions about their form in the tournament.

Other key talking points

Curaçao national football team prepared for their first-ever World Cup appearance against Germany, marking a historic moment for the smallest nation in the tournament.

VAR controversy emerged after a technical outage during Switzerland vs Qatar, causing confusion over an onside check, though FIFA confirmed the decision process itself was unaffected.

England camp faced disruption due to a tornado warning, but training resumed normally afterward.

Group standings snapshot

Group C: Scotland lead after win over Haiti, followed by Brazil and Morocco on 1 point each.

Group D: USA and Australia lead with 3 points each after opening wins.