FIFA World Cup Day 13 Roundup: Brazil Cruise Ahead While Bosnia Keeps Dream Alive

Brazil secured top spot in Group C of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Scotland in Miami, while Bosnia and Herzegovina boosted their hopes of reaching the knockout stage with a crucial win over Qatar. Elsewhere, Morocco and Switzerland continued their impressive campaigns by registering victories that confirmed their places in the next round as the tournament's group-stage action intensified.

Brazil delivered one of their most convincing performances of the tournament, led by star forward Vinicius Jr., who scored twice in the first half against Scotland. The Real Madrid winger opened the scoring in the seventh minute before adding a second goal shortly before the break. Matheus Cunha extended Brazil's lead in the second half to seal a comfortable victory. The match also marked the long-awaited return of Neymar Jr., who made his first appearance for Brazil since 2023 after coming off the bench in the closing stages. The win ensured Brazil finished atop Group C and entered the knockout rounds with renewed confidence.

In Atlanta, Morocco maintained their perfect record with a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Haiti. The Atlas Lions twice fought back from behind against a spirited Haitian side competing on football's biggest stage for the first time in more than five decades. Ismael Saibari etched his name into the record books by becoming the first African player to score in each of his first three FIFA World Cup appearances. Late strikes from Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine ultimately secured Morocco's second consecutive win and confirmed their qualification for the knockout phase.

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Switzerland also booked their place in the next round after defeating co-hosts Canada 2-1 in Vancouver. Ruben Vargas opened the scoring early in the second half after combining with Johan Manzambi, whose own goal later doubled Switzerland's advantage. Canada responded with a goal to set up a tense finish, but the Swiss side held firm to claim all three points. Despite the defeat, Canada also advanced from Group B, ensuring both teams progressed to the knockout stage.

Meanwhile, Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded a memorable 3-1 victory over Qatar in Seattle, earning their first World Cup win in 12 years. The result significantly improved their chances of advancing as one of the tournament's best third-placed teams. Bosnia finished third in Group B behind Switzerland and Canada and must now wait for results from other groups to determine whether their World Cup journey will continue.

With several teams already securing qualification, attention now turns to the final round of group-stage matches and the race for the remaining knockout berths. Brazil, Morocco, Switzerland, and Canada have successfully advanced, while Bosnia and Herzegovina remain hopeful of joining them in the next phase of the competition. As the tournament moves closer to the knockout rounds, the battle for World Cup glory continues to intensify across venues in North America.

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