U.S. faces Australia, Brazil takes on Haiti in World Cup matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 10:43 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The United States plays Australia on Friday at 3 p.m. EDT in the World Cup, looking to build on a strong opening performance featuring a 4-1 win over Paraguay. Star forward Christian Pulisic's availability is uncertain due to a sore left calf. Meanwhile, Brazil seeks redemption against Haiti after a 1-1 draw with Morocco. The Brazilian team, which has not won a World Cup title since 2002, is expected to dominate against Haiti, though Neymar is sidelined with injury. Additional matches include Scotland versus Morocco and Turkey against Paraguay later in the day.
- •U.S. beat Paraguay 4-1 in opener.
- •Pulisic's status is unclear; he has a calf injury.
- •Brazil aims to recover from a draw with Morocco.
- •Morocco looks to build on a strong showing after semifinals in 2022.
- •Turkey and Paraguay are both seeking their first win of the tournament.
- 10:43 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup what to know: U.S. back in action vs. Australia, Brazil works to rebound
"The United States is back in action on Friday at the World Cup against Australia, exactly one week after a stellar performance in its opener that sent expectations for the squad soaring. Meanwhile, Brazil gets a second chance to look like one of the favorites against Haiti. It remains to be seen how much help the Americans will get from star forward Christian Pulisic in front of what's expected to be an electric crowd in Seattle.
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