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Australia shocks Türkiye as Brazil struggles against Morocco in World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:56 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Summary

Australia secured a surprising victory over Türkiye in Vancouver on June 13, 2026, showcasing their potential as a contender in the World Cup. Following this upset, Brazil faced a disappointing match against Morocco, raising questions about their viability as a tournament favorite. Japan also performed strongly, drawing against the Netherlands, reinforcing their status among elite teams. Additional matches saw Scotland play Haiti and Germany face Curacao, contributing to an exciting start to the group stage of the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Australia defeated Türkiye on June 13, 2026.
•Brazil underperformed in their match against Morocco.
•Japan earned a draw against the Netherlands.
•Scotland faced Haiti and Germany played Curacao in other matches.
•The group stage of the World Cup is beginning to take shape.

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3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Australia look dangerous, Brazil's World Cup Problems Grow & Japan Prove They Belong Among Elite

What they're saying

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The Cooligans recap a wild World Cup weekend as Australia pull off a stunning upset over Türkiye and potentially emerge as a dangerous opponent for the USMNT. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down Brazil's disappointing performance against Morocco and debate whether one of the tournament favorites is actually a legitimate contender. They also react to Japan's impressive draw against the Netherlands, plus recap Haiti vs. Scotland and Germany vs. Curacao as the group stage begins to take shape.
— Yahoo Sportsby Alexis Guerreros,Christian Polanco

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