Morocco’s last defeat in the group stage was at the 2018 World Cup. Mohamed Ouahbi’s side kept the Scots at arm’s length despite a late spark to claim all three points that takes them to joint top of Group C alongside Brazil who defeated Haiti 3-0.

Mattheus Cunha scored an early brace before Vinicius Jr. who provided an assist, slotted home the third goal to seal a comfortable victory that sealed Haiti’s exit from the tournament as the bottom nation in the group.

Similarly, Turkey become the first high-ranking nation to crash out of the World Cup following a 1-0 loss to 10-man Paraguay in a shocking turn of events. The Turks were undone by Matias Galarza’s goal 64 seconds into the match, and could not find an equalizer despite playing the second half with a man advantage, enjoying 78% possession, and attempting 32 shots in total. Paraguay were reduced to 10 men when Miguel Almiron was sent off for covering mouth while talking to a Turkish player during a confrontation, with the referee showing him a red card after VAR confirmed the incident.

The 32-year-old Paraguayan becomes the first ever player to be sent off using the new rule introduced earlier in the year after a Benfica player directed alleged racist slur at Vinicius Jr. during a UEFA Champions League match.

Co-hosts, the United States of America, earlier secured their passage into the round of 32 with a 2-0 win over Australia.

Folarin Balogun’s cross forced an 11th-minute own goal by Cameron Burgess, before Alex Freeman ensured victory with a 43rd minute goal as USA sealed consecutive World Cup victories in their first two matches for the first time since 1930.