Friday's FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage kicks off with four must-watch matches that could reshape the standings in Groups C and D. The United States aims to build on a strong start against Australia, while Brazil returns to action against Haiti after a draw in its opener. Scotland and Morocco face a critical showdown as the race for knockout spots intensifies.
United States and Brazil Lead Key Day of World Cup Action
Group D action begins as the United States takes on Australia at Seattle Stadium. The Americans started their campaign with a dominant win over Paraguay, and another positive result would bring them closer to advancing to the next round.
In Group C, Scotland meets Morocco in a match that could heavily influence the group standings. Scotland secured a narrow victory over Haiti in its opening game, while Morocco earned a draw against Brazil and remains in contention for qualification.
Later, Brazil faces Haiti at Philadelphia Stadium. The five-time world champions were held to a draw in their tournament opener and will be eager to claim their first win. Haiti, meanwhile, knows a strong performance could keep its hopes of progressing alive.
Live Streaming, TV Channels, and Kickoff Times
The final match of the day sees Türkiye take on Paraguay at San Francisco Bay Stadium. Both teams enter the game knowing a victory could significantly boost their chances of reaching the knockout stage.
Fans can watch United States vs Australia, Scotland vs Morocco, and Brazil vs Haiti on FOX and FOX One. Türkiye vs Paraguay will be broadcast on FS1 and FOX One.
Today's Match Schedule (ET)
- United States vs Australia — 3 p.m.
- Scotland vs Morocco — 3 p.m.
- Brazil vs Haiti — 9 p.m.
- Türkiye vs Paraguay — 12 a.m.
TV Channels
- FOX
- FS1
- FOX One
Live Streaming
- FOX One
With the group stage reaching a pivotal point, today's matches could determine which teams seize control of their destiny ahead of the final round of fixtures.
