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 slip-ups from the big boys and a shock with an Australian accent.
Brasil, the eternal darling, got bogged down against a Marruecos that nobody finds surprising anymore. Saibari put the Africans ahead (min. 21) and Vinícius Júnior rescued the draw (min. 32) for a 1-1 that reads like a warning sign: the Canaries had the ball, but Marruecos had the gameplan. And in modern World Cups, the gameplan usually beats the samba.
The real shock carried an Australian accent: the Socceroos hammered Türkiye 2-0 in Vancouver. The continent's supposed dark horse ended up being the one caught off guard. Football's ironies: sometimes the hunter ends up stuffed on the wall.
And two beautiful stories to wrap it up: Qatar scrapped their first World Cup point in history with a stoppage-time goal from Khoukhi against a Suiza who were far too forgiving, and Escocia won at a World Cup after 36 years (1-0 over Haití, McGinn's goal). In a tournament with 48 teams, those opening three points 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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