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news France 24 En 2026-06-14

World Cup upsets: Australia defeats Turkiye as Scotland wins first match in 28 years

In recent World Cup matches, Australia secured a surprise victory over Turkiye, while Scotland claimed its first tournament win in nearly three decades.


Morocco looked impressive in their first game against Brazil, but Vinicius managed to bring it level with a beautiful goal. Switzerland also struggled against Qatar, despite being favourites to top their group. Scotland brought the vibes to their match against Haiti, and a deflected shot by McGuinn gave Scotland their first world cup win in 28 years. Unexpectedly, Australia won 2-0 against Turkiye.

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