Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: June 20, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

World Cup Tournament Update

Brazil’s dominant victory over Haiti secured three points for the five-time champions, as Matheus Cunha netted twice and Vinícius Júnior recorded a goal and an assist to officially eliminate the Caribbean side from the competition. Despite the comfortable 3-0 result, Brazil still struggles to display the clinical form evidenced by rivals Argentina and France, leaving questions regarding their ability to contend for the trophy in the United States.

Disciplinary and Elimination Drama

Turkey suffered elimination from the tournament following a 1-0 defeat in San Francisco, marking their second consecutive loss in an emotionally-charged outing. The match saw Miguel Almiron receive a historic red card, becoming the first player in the competition to be sent off specifically for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent. This disciplinary lapse occurred during a match that ultimately doomed Turkey’s hopes, as they failed to secure points against a steely Paraguay defense that capitalized on the pressure to seal their victory.