World Cup 2026 day four: Huge wins for Scotland and Australia, Germany and Netherlands playing later

Scotland fans describe winning their first game of the World Cup

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Lewis Henderson

By Lewis Henderson


Published: 14/06/2026

- 10:18

Updated: 14/06/2026

- 14:33
Lewis Henderson

By Lewis Henderson


Published: 14/06/2026

- 10:18

Updated: 14/06/2026

- 14:33

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An historic night for Scotland saw the Tartan Army win their opening World Cup game 1-0 against Haiti.

John McGinn's deflected effort means Steve Clarke's side go top of Group C, after Brazil drew with Morocco 1-1.


A lovely dink by Ismael Saibari was answered back by a brilliant finish from Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, sharing the points between the two nations.

Elsewhere, Qatar shocked Switzerland with a late equaliser to draw 1-1 in Group B.

The Swiss took the lead after Breel Embolo scored from the spot, but an own goal from Miro Muheim in the 94th minute means Qatar picked up their first-ever World Cup point.

Australia got off to a dream start against Turkey in the final game of day three, winning 2-0, with fabulous finishes from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.

Four games are to come today, with Germany and the Netherlands getting their campaigns underway.

The Germans play first against Curacao at 6pm, before the Dutch face Japan at 9pm.

The nighttime games see Ivory Coast play Ecuador at midnight, with Sweden concluding day four against Tunisia from 3am.

Graham Potter ready to manage first World Cup match

Former Chelsea and Brighton boss Graham Potter is ready to manage his first World Cup match as Sweden plays Tunisia.

The Sweden boss spoke to reporters ahead of his side's opening game, sharing how he has taken the long road to reach this stage.

Potter said: "If somebody had said to me when I started out coaching a bunch of students at Leeds Met University that I would end up via the fourth division in Swedish football here at the World Cup, of course I would have taken that journey. It's incredible.

"So now I'm just at a point where I'm super-grateful, super-grateful for the career I've had, for the life I've had, and to be here now."

Somali referee who was denied entry into US for World Cup to receive salary in full

Omar ArtanSomali referee Omar Artan is understood to receive his salary in full | GETTY

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry into the United States for the World Cup, is reportedly set to receive his salary in full.

Referees for this summer's World Cup are understood to earn around £75,000 for the tournament.

Artan had been poised to make history as the first Somali official to take charge of a World Cup match, having been selected among seven African referees representing the Confederation of African Football.

Read the full story here.

Analysis: What Scotland's win means in the context of their group

Scotland's 1-0 win against Haiti leaves them top of Group C after one game, following Brazil's draw with Morocco 1-1.

The win was the Tartan Army's first in 36 years, with John McGinn the hero in Boston.

However, by only winning by one goal, they mathematically cannot finish on a positive goal different with just three points, which may impact their chance of progressing through in third place.

In 1998, three points and a -2 goal difference was enough for Colombia and likewise Poland in 2006.

So despite only scoring one goal against Haiti, who are ranked 83rd in the world, should Scotland keep the ball out like they did last night and only lose by a one or two goal margin, the 1-0 win could be enough.

All of these worries can be forgotten if Steve Clarke's side find a result against either Brazil or Morocco, with a draw against either them surely being enough to progress to the last 32.

Familiar face with Premier League fans to become oldest manager in World Cup history

Dick Advocaat

Dick Advocaat will become the oldest manager in World Cup history

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A familiar face to Premier League fans during his tenure with Sunderland in 2015, Dick Advocaat is set to become the oldest manager in World Cup history.

The Dutchman will take charge of Curacao at 6pm against Germany at the age of 78.

Speaking ahead of his side's match, Advocaat said: "The team spirit here is something I have never experienced before.

"We have everything to gain for the island, and it is amazing to be a part of this. When you see what the team has achieved, it makes you proud as a coach."

England camp forced to shelter indoors after 'deadly' tornado warning issued

Over in Kansas City, the England camp was forced to shelter indoors after a "deadly" tornado warning was issued.

Heavy storms hit the area, with an emergency alert being sent to phones alerting thousands of people, including the England camp, to take shelter.

The players opted to stay inside their Inn at Meadowbrook hotel in Prairie Village.

Read the full story here.

Where does McGinn rank with Scottish greats?

John McGinn

John McGinn scored Scotland's first goal at a World Cup since Craig Burley

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The first Scottish goalscorer at a World Cup since 1998, a Europa League winner this season after scoring two goals in the semi-final, his country's fifth-highest goalscorer and fourth-highest capped player, that's just to name a few of his accolades.

John McGinn continues to etch his name into Scottish history, with his deflected strike giving the Tartan Army their first win at a World Cup since 1990.

No doubt a legend in the Scottish game, as his talent continues to show on the biggest stage of them all.

Speaking after the victory against Haiti, McGinn said: "We've been through a lot of hurt as a country.

"A generation of supporters hasn't seen this. But the pride on my face this morning seeing all the kids going to the parks in a Scotland kit and painting their faces.

"Hopefully, when kids get up tomorrow, they'll be beaming with pride because I am. It sets things up for Friday [against Morocco]."

Steve Clarke insists pressure is off with opening win

Scotland manager Steve Clarke insists that the pressure is off his side now after their opening win against Haiti.

He said: "The next two games against teams inside the world top 10 will be tough games, but obviously we're going into them with a little bit less pressure than everybody put on us going into this game.

"As well as everyone else, we put a lot of pressure on ourselves going into the first game.

"If we defend as well as we did there and show the same resilience and hopefully play a little bit better with the ball and create a little bit more, we'll be okay."

Scotland off to winning ways

John McGinn

John McGinn scored the only goal in Scotland's opening win against Haiti 1-0

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Scotland got off to winning ways in Boston with John McGinn's deflected strike enough to secure all three points.

The Aston Villa midfielder becomes the first Scottish goalscorer since Craig Burley in 1998 against Norway.

Steve Clarke shared his delight with the result in his post-match interview, telling captain Andy Robertson it was "about time we won a game in the group stage".

"Everyone said must win. We won the game. That's what this team is all about. They can play, but if they have to dig in they do that as well. Defensively outstanding," he told the BBC.

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