Brazil, the five-time World Cup champions, registered a convincing 3-0 win over Haiti in their Group C clash, ending the Caribbean nation’s hopes of progressing.
Matheus Cunha opened the scoring for Brazil in the 23rd minute, and the Manchester United striker doubled the advantage in the 36th minute following a clever pass from star forward Vinicius Jr.
Brazil added a third in first-half stoppage time after Vinicius Jr slid the ball under goalkeeper Johnny Placide.
Vinicius Jr was adjudged the Michelob Ultra Superior Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.
Ismael Saibari netted a screamer as Morocco defeated Scotland by a solitary goal in another Group C clash.
Scotland tried their best to snatch an equaliser at Boston Stadium, but the Atlas Lions managed to hold on to their advantage until the final whistle.
Earlier, co-hosts USA reached the Round of 32 with an impressive 2-0 win over Australia in a Group D clash.
This was the first time the USA had won back-to-back games at a World Cup since 1930.
Folarin Balogun’s unfortunate own goal in the 11th minute gave the USA a 1-0 lead. Just before the interval, the Stars and Stripes netted their second goal through Alex Freeman.
Other Result: Group D: Türkiye 0, Paraguay 1.
