Brazil held to draw by Morocco as Scotland secure narrow win
Brazil started their World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco, thanks to a stunning equaliser from Vinicius Junior. The match saw Ismael Saibari give Morocco an early lead before Vinicius levelled the score. Meanwhile, Scotland marked their return to the tournament with a tense 1-0 victory over Haiti. The day also featured notable results for Qatar and Switzerland in the expanded 48-team competition.
Match highlights
- Vinicius Junior scored a superb equaliser for Brazil after Ismael Saibari put Morocco ahead in the Group C opener.
- Scotland returned to the World Cup after 28 years, defeating Haiti 1-0 with a goal from John McGinn.
- Qatar earned their first ever World Cup point with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland, thanks to an own goal by Miro Muheim.
- Scott McTominay hit the post for Scotland before their breakthrough, and manager Steve Clarke praised his team’s resilience.
- The day also saw Australia face Turkey and controversy involving Ghana’s Thomas Partey and visa issues with Canada.
