World Cup day 3: Australia pulls off upset and Brazil stumbles
- Australia surprised by defeating Türkiye 2-0, demonstrating that favorites can be knocked down in this World Cup
- Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco, showing that samba does not guarantee victory when the rival has a good tactical plan
- Qatar achieved their first World Cup point with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland, and Scotland won for the first time in 36 years by beating Haiti 1-0
If anyone was expecting a comfortable World Cup for the favourites, Saturday knocked that idea right out of their heads. The third day of the World Cup served up some shocks from the big boys and a real surprise with an Australian accent.
Brazil, the eternal favourites, came unstuck against a Morocco that doesn't surprise anyone anymore. Saibari put the Africans ahead (min. 21) and Vinícius Júnior rescued the draw (min. 32) for a 1-1 that feels like a warning: the Seleção had the ball, but Morocco had the master plan. And in modern World Cups, the plan usually beats the samba.
The real shock came with an Australian accent: the Socceroos hammered Türkiye 2-0 in Vancouver. The supposed European dark horses ended up being the ones in shock. Football's irony: sometimes the hunter ends up stuffed on the wall.
And two beautiful stories to round off the day: Qatar claimed their first World Cup point in history with a late Khoukhi goal against a Switzerland who were far too generous, and Scotland won in a World Cup 36 years later (1-0 against Haiti, McGinn with the goal). In a tournament with 48 teams, those three points on matchday one are worth their weight in gold.
Frequently asked questions
How did Brazil get on in their 2026 World Cup debut?
Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their opener. Saibari put the Moroccan side ahead in the 21st minute and Vinícius Júnior rescued the draw for the Canaries in the 32nd.
Which team pulled off a shock on matchday 3 of the 2026 World Cup?
Australia, who won 2-0 against Türkiye in Vancouver, produced the day's big upset.
Did Qatar secure their first World Cup point?
Yes. Qatar drew 1-1 with Switzerland thanks to a goal from Khoukhi in stoppage time, claiming their first World Cup point in history.
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