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USA Faces Australia, Brazil Seeks First Win, Canada Injures Kone, Mexico Advances at World Cup

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USA vs Australia
USA are favorites with a 58.5% win probability per Opta. Both teams won their opening matches. Captain Christian Pulisic is a game-time decision due to a calf injury.

Scotland vs Morocco
Morocco are favorites with a 54.2% win probability. The teams last met at the 1998 World Cup, which Morocco won 3-0.

Brazil vs Haiti
Brazil have won all three previous meetings, holding an 87.3% win probability. Brazil have a 90.3% chance to reach the last 32, while Haiti have a 5.8% chance.

Turkiye vs Paraguay
This is their first World Cup meeting. Turkiye are slight favorites with a 49.4% win probability.

Canada: Ismael Kone Injured
Canada defeated Qatar 6-0. Midfielder Ismael Kone suffered a broken leg following a tackle by Qatar's Assim Madibo, who was sent off. Kone underwent surgery.

Mexico First to Reach Knockout Stage
Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 to become the first team to qualify for the knockout rounds. Luis Romo scored the goal.

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  • Colombia's Luis Diaz is celebrated in his hometown for community contributions.