The 62 shots combined were the most without a goal in any two-match span in the World Cup on record in data collected since 1966.

As the weekend’s action across Canada, Mexico and the United States begins to give the group standings some shape, so the calculators will come out to start determining what the minimum requirement will be to advance to the last 32.

Morocco have a natural scorer leading their attack in Ismael Saibari, who lashed home from an angle after 71 seconds against Scotland – the quickest strike of this year’s World Cup.

At this rate, the 2026 edition is on a direct trajectory to shatter the all-time World Cup record of 12 defensive mishaps, set during the 2018 tournament in Russia.

In the third minute of first-half stoppage time, Almiron was sent off after covering his mouth while speaking to Turkey defender Mert Muldur during a confrontation. The dismissal was issued under one of the new FIFA regulations introduced for the 2026 World Cup.

Matias Galarza and Ismael Saibari registered the quickest goals of these global finals. The Paraguay midfielder scored after merely 64 seconds against Turkey, while the Morocco forward was on target after 69 against Scotland.

Ayari overshadowed his better-known teammates Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres in the 5-1 win on Sunday and is expected to start against the Netherlands on Saturday.

Ten-man Paraguay eliminated Turkiye with a courageous defensive effort to seal a dramatic 1-0 win on Saturday after suffering a dismissal before halftime, with the fastest goal of the World Cup proving the difference.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Brazil produced a "complete performance" in Friday's 3-0 World Cup win over Haiti and will continue to improve ahead of the knockout phase.

Paraguay's Miguel Almiron claimed an unwanted piece of football history on Friday after becoming the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth during an on-field confrontation under new FIFA rules.

Brazil reclaimed their status as the highest-scoring team in World Cup history after a 3-0 win over Haiti today saw them move back ahead of Germany in the all-time goals chart.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on Saturday that Neymar will be available for their final Group C match against Scotland at the World Cup.

Iran's treatment at the World Cup in North America is a "dark point" in the history of the competition, a leading Iranian football official said Friday.

From Matheus Cunha's brace to Vinicius Junior's strike and Brazil fans' delight, here are some moments of the game depicted through pictures:

Brazil cruised to a 3-0 victory over Haiti to take control of their World Cup Group C campaign on Saturday as the Caribbean nation became the first team to exit the tournament.

Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup on Friday with Ismael Saibari scoring his second goal in as many games after 71 seconds, leaving the North Africans well placed to advance into the round of 32.

The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare following an impressive 2-0 win over Australia Friday, stoking the hopes of an already hyped host nation.

USA's star forward Christian Pulisic will play no part in his team's second World Cup group match against Australia on Friday, head coach Mauricio Pochettino said.

Algeria have lodged a complaint about alleged poor refereeing during their 3-0 World Cup defeat by Argentina this week, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Friday.

Traditionally, African nations have been among the most underrated sides in the FIFA World Cup. Although no African nation has ever won the tournament or reached the final in any of its previous 22 editions, their steady rise on the global football stage has gradually changed perceptions about their prospects in the sport’s biggest event.