up after FIFA rule broken as Matheus Cunha shines for Brazil

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The Tartan Army have been riding a wave of joy in the USA until a frustrating defeat to Morocco which featured some huge VAR drama

Hello and welcome to the Mirror's live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, June 19th.

Scotland's tournament hit its first bump in the road after they were beaten 1-0 by Morocco. Their disappointment was made even worse by Scott McTominay not receiving a penalty after he was fouled by Neil El Aynaoui.

ITV referee analyst Christina Unkel was convinced they should have been handed a penalty despite VAR looking at the incident and deciding there was no case to answer.

Not long after, Brazil blew Haiti away with a ruthless three-goal first half goal blitz. Matheus Cunha's brace and another goal from Vinicius Junior secured a 3-0 victory for the five-time winners over the Caribbean nation.

And in the early hours of the morning, history was made in explosive fashion during Paraguay's 1-0 victory over Turkey. Former Newcastle United forward Miguel Almiron became the first player to be sent off as a result of breaking a rule FIFA introduced at the end of April.

On Friday evening, the United States earned a comfortable 2-0 win over Australia earlier on Friday. A Cameron Burgess own-goal was followed by an Alex Freeman header in the first half to put the co-hosts into the knockout stages.

For explanations of all of the above as well as the latest updates and news from the World Cup, stay with us at Mirror Football for your fix of stories from across the pond.

We will keep you up to date with all the latest from the USA, Canada and Mexico below...

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Key Events

Why Almiron was sent off

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Huge bust-up between both teams

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Immediate goal for Paraguay

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Vinicius Jr joins in the carnival

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Matheus Cunha scores a belter

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Brazil get the samba started

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Scotland 0-1 Morocco

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The Brazil team is in

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Scotland trailing 1-0 at half-time

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1-0 Morocco as Ismael Saibari thunders one in

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Full-time as USA make it two wins from two

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2-0 USA as Freeman doubles lead!

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1-0 USA as Burgess scores own goal

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USA vs Australia team news as Pulisic misses out

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WATCH: Tartan Army in high spirits ahead of Scotland v Morocco

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Mexico through

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Horror injury

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KICK-OFF - Canada vs Qatar

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FULL-TIME - Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina

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Messi expected to stay at World Cup despite father issue

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Abdukodir Khusanov's sweet gesture to world cup cameraman

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Promising updates given on Kane and Rice

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Kick-Off! Switzerland 0-0 Bosnia & Herzegovina

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World Cup star accused of fixing gains access to Canada

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FULL TIME - CZECHIA 1-1 SOUTH AFRICA

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Messi family release statement on Jorge 'health situation'

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KICK OFF - Czechia 0-0 South Africa

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Miguel Almiron becomes first player to be shown a red for breaking new rule

Paraguay and former Newcastle star Miguel Almiron became the first player to be sent off at the World Cup for breaking a new rule that forbids players for covering their mouths with their hand.

The new rule became a red card offence after it was approved at a special meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in late April, as part of a bid to prevent any discriminatory or inappropriate behaviour.

Which matches are on today?

A mouth-watering clash between the Netherlands and Graham Potter's exciting Sweden side begins the run of matches.

Germany will then be tested by Ivory Coast in another exciting battle before Curacao take on Ecuador.

How Group D stands right now

The USA are already in the next round after their impressive 2-0 victory over Australia yesterday.

How Group C looks after today's and yesterday's fixtures

Brazil are sitting pretty while Scotland still have plenty to do.

Ten man Paraguay have done it

Turkey huffed and puffed but could not get past Paraguay.

Turkey are now out of the World Cup.

It's an astonishing result considering the South Americans played more than half the game with ten men!

Elimination edges closer to Turkey

Turkey's shooting boots have simply abandoned them today. Denis Yilmaz found Can Uzun with the perfect set-up, but the latter finds the goalkeeper's hands, despite having next to nobody between him and the goal.

There is still time, but not much for the Turkish to equalise.

Paraguay looking for a winner

They may have ten men but Paraguay are looking to kill the game off instead of defending their lead.

On two occasions, Julio Enciso has taken advantage of the space left in behind the high-pressing Turkish side and bared down on goal. He just has not been able to get a finish off just yet.

Why Almiron was sent off

This is what happened that saw Miguel Almiron sent off for Paraguay during the first half of their emotionally-charged match with Turkey.

Huge bust-up between both teams

Corrr, this game has some needle in it. Both benches were animated throughout the first half, and as soon as the whistle went, tensions boiled over with both teams getting involved in a huge bust-up.

The Paraguay assistant coach has already been booked for overstepping the mark with his protests and there's sure to be plenty more bookings - and probably reds - if this first half is anything to go by.

The ugly scenes at the end of the first half didn't last long as sanity prevailed, with both benches lucky to avoid any punishments. But with plenty at stake - the loser will be eliminated - this game has some spice in it and emotions are running high... make that very high.

History is made - and it's not good for Miguel Almiron

Miguel Almiron has become the first ever player to be sent off for speaking to an opponent with his hand around his mouth!

It's safe to say Paraguay are furious with the decision!

Immediate goal for Paraguay

Well that did not take long. Matias Galarza has fired Paraguay into a lead after less than two minutes.

It's a wonderful goal for the South Americans. From 25-yards out he catches the Turkey goalkeeper on his toes with a low and powerful effort into the bottom corner.

It's the perfect start for Paraguay!

Turkey and Paraguay is underway

Turkey are playing in white and Paraguay are in their dark away strip.

And now Paraguay

Here is how Turkey will line-up

Brazil secure the victory

Haiti managed to keep a clean sheet in the second half but Brazil would not care. They will leave Philadelphia with a convincing 3-0 victory.

Haiti goalkeeper pulls out a stunner

He has had to pick the ball out many times but Haiti's goalkeeper has been excellent in this second half.

The second half is underway

Brazil and Haiti have kicked off for the second half!

Half time and it may be a long evening for Haiti

Brazil have finally entered the picture in the USA. They were ruthless in Philadelphia with Matheus Cunha grabbing a brace and Vinicius Jr scoring his second goal of the competition.

For Haiti, this looks set to be a long evening for the Caribbean nation.

Vinicius Jr joins in the carnival

It's now three in Boston and this is threatening to become a rout. Vinicius Jr has got in on the action with a neat finish.

Brazil suffer huge injury blow

Raphinha has just limped off the pitch and has been replaced by Bournemouth forward Rayan. The Barcelona and Brazil ace looked extremely concerned as he squatted on the pitch in discomfort.

He appeared to signal to Vinicius Jr that his issue is hamstring related. If it is, it may prove to be a heart-breaking one for the ex-Leeds United ace.

Matheus Cunha scores a belter

Matheus Cunha has scored a brilliant second. After being freed down the left wing, the Manchester United winger fires a fierce left-footed finish into the top left corner.

It's a long way back for Haiti now!

Brazil get the samba started

Matheus Cunha has fired Brazil into the lead. It's not the most pretty goal he will ever score but it's a nerve-settler for the five-time champions.

Scotland's VAR drama

Scott McTominay could not believe it when he was not awarded a penalty against Morocco. He was bundled over from behind in the penalty area by Neil El Aynaoui.

He was convinced it was a penalty and so was ITV referee analyst Christina Unkel. She said: "The first thing you’re looking for as VAR is any touch on that ball and the answer is no. We saw that second replay there and exactly what I was looking for, there was no contact on that ball.

"There is a trip up from behind, contact on the left lower leg for this I do think there is a missed incident from the var to recommend a penalty aswell as the referee to not make a decision on penalty. I know this referee is calling a more physical game but it is a very clear penalty in my opinion."

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Brazil have it in the net

Raphinha has whipped a wonderful finish into the far corner but the Brazilian ace had strayed just offside in the build-up.

A warning for Haiti!

We have a booking

The match is less than five minutes old but we already have out first yellow card of the evening.

Carlens Arcus of Haiti will now have to play on a tight rope for the rest of the match. He was cautioned for fouling Douglas Santos with a late tackle.

Brazil and Haiti about to begin

A huge clash in Group C is about to begin in Philadelphia.

Can Brazil finally make their mark in the USA, or can Haiti cause one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history?

Haiti's team is in

Here is how Haiti will stack up against Brazil - can they cause a huge shock against the five-time winners?

Scotland 0-1 Morocco

That's it, Scotland walk away empty handed. They were poor in the first half, much better in the second but it didn't matter in the end.

They should have had a penalty and that will certainly be a big talking point after the match.

VAR drama erupts

Scotland would've felt aggrieved by the earlier John McGinn incident but there were even more incensed when Scott McTominay was clearly tripped inside the box in the 81st minute only to see the referee wave it away and VAR fail to intervene.

McTominay was stunned and furious. ITV analyst Christina Unkel insisted it was a penalty. She said: "The first thing you’re looking for as VAR is any touch on that ball and the answer is no.

"We saw that second replay there and exactly what I was looking for, there was no contact on that ball. There is a trip up from behind, contact on the left lower leg. I do think there is a missed incident from the VAR to recommend a penalty, as well as the referee to not make a decision on a penalty. I know this referee is calling a more physical game but it is a very clear penalty in my opinion."

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