World Cup roundup: U.S. reaches knockout stage, Brazil tops Group C

PHILADELPHIA, United States, June 19 — The United States secured a place in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Friday, while Brazil and Morocco tightened their grip on Group C and Paraguay kept its campaign alive by eliminating Türkiye.

Brazil cruised to a 3-0 victory over Haiti to move top of Group C on goal difference, level on four points with Morocco but still short of mathematically sealing qualification.

After a pair of disallowed goals from Raphinha, Brazil finally broke through in the 23rd minute when Vinicius Jr.’s shot was spilled by goalkeeper Johnny Placide and Matheus Cunha tapped home the rebound.

The Manchester United forward doubled the lead 13 minutes later after another incisive pass from Vinicius, before the Real Madrid star capped a dominant first half by scoring himself in stoppage time.