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The Athletic’s daily preview mixes professional insight with unexpected contributors, recapping recent results and projecting the next wave of knockout‑stage battles.
Morocco, the top-ranked African team, battles Haiti in Atlanta with a chance to secure a knockout berth, while Haiti, already eliminated, hopes to end its campaign on a high note.
The Athletic's comprehensive rankings dissect each of the 2026 World Cup fixtures, spotlighting historic wins, record‑breaking scores and the players who defined the competition.
Yesterday’s action saw Portugal crush Uzbekistan, England hold Ghana, while Croatia and Colombia secured narrow victories; today’s schedule pits Switzerland against Canada and Scotland against Brazil, all tracked on The Athletic’s interactive Pick’Em platform.
France and Argentina top the re‑ranked standings after decisive wins, while the United States, Morocco and Mexico make early knockout statements. Spain's goalless stalemate and Brazil's return to form add further intrigue.
The Athletic’s daily World Cup predictions blend expert insight with a playful competition, recapping Matchday 9’s key results and previewing the decisive fixtures of Matchday 10.
Paraguay edged Turkey 1-0 in a tense World Cup encounter, with Matías Galarza’s early strike and Miguel Almirón’s dismissal shaping a group‑stage climax.
Scotland has opened the 2026 World Cup with an unexpected win, while Morocco looks to translate its star power into a group‑stage triumph.
Bayern Munich is close to sealing deals for Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown, but to finance the reinforcements the club must offload at least four first‑team members, targeting €50‑60 million and navigating a subdued transfer market.
Real Madrid's outreach to West Ham, United's lead for Fernandes, Bayern's Saibari move, and a host of other Premier League and continental interests set the stage for an active summer.
Bayern Munich has agreed on a €55 million transfer for Ismael Saibari, a contract running until 2031, with a medical scheduled in the USA and high expectations from head coach Vincent Kompany.
Sweden defeated Tunisia 5‑1 in their opening match, with Yasin Ayari’s celebrated goal, Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres’ finishes, and a VAR‑reviewed strike from Mattias Svanberg. Tunisia’s coach Sabri Lamouchi defended his side’s attacking ethos, while Hannibal Mejbri shone for the Africans.
Morocco fielded an unprecedented starting eleven of players born outside its borders and managed a 1‑1 draw against Brazil in their World Cup Group C opener, showcasing a bold strategy that blends diaspora talent with national ambition.
A 1-1 stalemate saw Morocco's Ismael Saibari open the scoring before Vinícius Júnior equalised, as both sides displayed contrasting strengths ahead of their upcoming fixtures.
Brazil laboured against Morocco in their opening World Cup match, with Vinicius Junior rescuing the team and Carlo Ancelotti making halftime changes that sparked a modest recovery. Persistent questions remain over the midfield and defensive setup.
A detailed look at Carlo Ancelotti's post‑match analysis after Brazil settled for a 1‑1 draw with Morocco on their 2026 World Cup debut, with Vinicius Junior’s equaliser and upcoming group‑stage fixtures.
From Morocco’s pulsating draw with Brazil to Australia’s shock win over Turkey, the latest predictions weigh Germany’s confidence against Curacao, preview a tight Netherlands‑Japan clash, and highlight Ivory Coast’s defensive duel with Ecuador, while Sweden eyes a must‑win against Tunisia.
Brazil and Morocco settled for a 1‑1 draw in their opening World Cup match, a result that left Group C finely balanced and highlighted both teams' strengths and vulnerabilities.
Morocco opened scoring through Ismael Saibari, only to see Vinicius Jr restore parity for Brazil. Both sides showed moments of brilliance, with Brazil's second‑half surge and Morocco's coach aiming beyond the semi‑finals adding intrigue.
Brazil struggled early against Morocco, relied on Vinicius Junior's strike, and saw manager Carlo Ancelotti reshuffle his side after the break.
A tactical battle unfolded in the group stage as Morocco took an early lead through Ismael Saibari before Vinicius Jr restored parity for Brazil, exposing both teams’ strengths and vulnerabilities.
A 1‑1 stalemate saw Morocco take the lead through Ismael Saibari before Vinícius Júnior equalised, with Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti noting the team's nervous start and improved second‑half display.
Brazil and Morocco drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener, with Vinícius Júnior and Ismael Saibari on the scoresheet, while both sides eye tough upcoming fixtures against Haiti and Scotland.
Bayern Munich is linked to several high‑profile signings while other clubs eye Premier League talent, setting the stage for a busy transfer window.