Key facts
- Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in a World Cup opener.
- Vinícius Júnior scored Brazil's equalizer against Morocco.
- Neymar missed the Brazil vs. Morocco match due to a calf injury.
- Australia defeated Turkey 2-0 in their World Cup opener.
- Patrick Beach made eight saves for Australia against Turkey.
- Tony Popovic is the manager of Australia.
- Qatar drew 1-1 with Switzerland, securing its first World Cup point.
- Boualem Khoukhi scored a stoppage-time equalizer for Qatar.
- Breel Embolo scored a penalty for Switzerland.
- Australia is joint top of Group D with the United States.
Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their World Cup opener. Vinícius Júnior scored Brazil's equalizer after Morocco took a deserved lead. Neymar was absent from the match due to a calf injury, raising questions about his availability for the 2026 World Cup. He was observed with NFL stars Tom Brady and Travis Scott prior to the game. Australia also began their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Turkey. Goalkeeper Patrick Beach was instrumental in Australia's win, making eight saves and earning praise from manager Tony Popovic. Australia's victory places them joint top of Group D with the United States. Qatar secured its first World Cup point in a 1-1 draw against Switzerland. Boualem Khoukhi scored a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer for Qatar, after Breel Embolo had given Switzerland the lead from a penalty.