Curacao stuns Germany at World Cup with historic goal that sends supporters into understandable frenzy
Melissa Ortiz, Peter Crouch, Sacha Kljestan, Bob Bradley, Stu Holden, Brad Guzan and Mo Edu react to USA's 4-1 win over Paraguay.
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Germany's World Cup universe back in order with demolition of Curacao
HOUSTON, Texas, June 14 : Germany enjoyed a successful World Cup liftoff in Houston on Sunday with players and fans breathing a collective sigh of relief following their Group E 7-1 demolition of newcomers Curacao.
Curacao faces daunting first World Cup game against 4-time champion Germany
Qatar lost all three of its matches as a World Cup host four years ago and appeared to be headed toward another in its 2026 opener against Switzerland. Boualem Khoukhi changed his country’s course at the last possible moment, scoring a tying goal on a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time to give Qatar a 1-1 tie against Switzerland on Saturday. The late equalizer gave Qatar its first World Cup point and left the mighty Swiss wondering what happened. “We’re looking at ourselves,” Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka said. Brazil managed to extend its unbeaten streak in World Cup openers to 21. Morocco didn’t make it easy. Morocco controlled play early and took the lead in the 21st minute on a goal by Ismael Saibari. Brazil tied it on Vinícius Júnior’s goal in the 32nd minute and ended up in a 1-1 tie to avoid its first loss since 1934 against Spain. Scotland, making its first appearance in the tournament since 1998, beat Haiti 1-0 on John McGinn’s deflected shot in the 28th minute.
World Cup recap: Brazil and Morocco each get a point in Group C opener - ESPN
We continue the FIFA World Cup action as the most successful team in the competition's history takes on the highest-ranked team from Africa. It's Brazil against Morocco at New York/New Jersey Stadium!
Vinícius Júnior rescues opening draw for Brazil against Morocco - ESPN
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champions Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup.
Brazil rallies for 1-1 draw against Morocco in its World Cup opener behind Vinicius Junior goal
Vinicius Junior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup in East Rutherford, N.J.
Khoukhi equalizer secures historic point for Qatar in opener against Switzerland
RIYADH: It did not look like it for 94 minutes, but Qatar managed to secure a valuable and historic point against Switzerland to blow Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup wide open. It might not have been the showing Qatari fans desired after their disappointing campaign at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but a late equalizer from veteran Boualem Khouki sealed a 1-1 draw against the group’s heavyweights.
Boualem Khoukhi's goal on header in stoppage time earns Qatar 1-1 World Cup draw with Switzerland
Boualem Khoukhi scored an equalizing goal on a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time, and Qatar spoiled a dominant day by Switzerland in a 1-1 draw Saturday in Group B of the World Cup.