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Job done for Brazil. Matheus Cunha's double and Vinicius Junior's strike earn them a routine victory over Haiti.

Carlo Ancelotti's team top Group C on goal difference ahead of their clash with Scotland in Miami — Haiti, who improved in the second half, are the first nation to be eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.

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Defeat for Scotland, who gave a good account of themselves against Morocco but were undone by Ismael Saibari's excellent strike after 71 seconds.

Steve Clarke's side missed chances and had penalty claims waved away, but put in a performance that will be a source of encouragement ahead of their meeting with Brazil in Miami.

Morocco are all but through to the last 32 with four points.

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For the first time since 1930, the USMNT has won back-to-back games in the men’s World Cup.

#FIFAWorldCup

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KNOCKOUTS UP NEXT 🦅

The USMNT has secured a spot in the Round of 32 with its win against Australia, and can clinch Group D if Paraguay wins or draws against Turkey on Friday night.

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From @TheAtheltic: The U.S. became the second country to reach the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup with a commanding 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle. https://t.co/faiW6nXTIu

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Breaking News from @theathletic: The U.S. secured a 2-0 win over Australia, clinching a spot in the World Cup’s Round of 32. https://t.co/gER2FojXw8

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Christian Pulisic will not feature in the U.S. men’s national team’s second game of the World Cup because of a lingering calf injury.

More details: https://t.co/9SVPpxzg6s

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From @TheAthletic: The U.S. will be looking to keep its World Cup momentum rolling against Australia on Friday, but it won’t be easy — and it might have to be achieved without the services of injured star Christian Pulisic. Here's what to know. https://t.co/OqiojDOqbT

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From @TheAthleticFC: The U.S. could win its 2026 World Cup group with a game to spare if it beats Australia on Friday and then gets some help from Paraguay — in part thanks to FIFA’s revised tiebreaker rules. https://t.co/JXK4JgsWe6

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▪️ Has three winning hosts supercharged this summer?
▪️ Hope for Christian Pulisic but was Neymar worth the risk?
▪️ Will this be the highest scoring World Cup since Pele’s debut?

@OliverKay breaks down day eight from Canada, Mexico and the United States ⤵️

FREE TO READ: https://t.co/5OTlVqzfUw

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NEW from @nytimes: What did the Iran war that the US and Israel started cost Americans, Iranians, Israelis and many others? More than 7,000 people have been killed in Iran and Lebanon, along with 13 US military members. The cost to the US is at least $132 billion, Moody's said.

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A 5-year-old from Queens won $5,000 in a Jalen Brunson look-alike contest this week. After he won, the boy turned to a camera and had this to say: “Thank you, Polymarket!” https://t.co/j3494DeeNz

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NEW: Paul Johnson claims DHS shackled him in the hospital for days w/o charging him after he was arrested at an ICE protest.
After the NYT asked DOJ/ DHS about his case for four days, prosecutors suddenly moved to dismiss all charges and investigate.

https://t.co/HFQW7IDQqj

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From @TheAthletic: Mexico held on to beat South Korea, 1-0, becoming the first nation to win its group at this World Cup. https://t.co/acz5HoYcVy

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The popular Labour politician Andy Burnham won a seat in Parliament, clearing a path to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer. https://t.co/bnZJxGQVci

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SCOOP: ICE is planning to offload seven warehouses purchased for more than $700 million by either giving them to other federal agencies or selling them outright, according to documents obtained by The New York Times.

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From @TheAthleticFC: Canada defeated Qatar, 6-0, to earn the country's first-ever victory at a men's World Cup. A hat-trick for Jonathan David, whose celebrations are muted following Ismael Kone's injury. https://t.co/899eHclZfV

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Christian Pulisic is questionable for Friday’s World Cup match against Australia, USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino indicated Thursday.

“We will see,” Pochettino said. “If he is not available for tomorrow, he will be available for the next game.”

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From @TheAthleticFC: A horrible injury suffered by Canada's Ismael Kone has overshadowed an otherwise dominant match for the co-hosts. Assim Madibo was sent off for the foul, Qatar's second red card of the match. https://t.co/WZWbAXpJzu

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Via @GregJaffe me, scores fall ill at Air Force base after Hegseth makes the flu vaccine optional https://t.co/cDpq3EEi95