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Brazil clinches Group C as Vinícius ties Golden Boot race

6/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Brazil won Group C after a 3-0 victory over Scotland in Miami, edging Morocco by goal difference.
Morocco’s 4-2 comeback beat Haiti in Atlanta, securing second place.
Vinicius Junior scored in every match, reaching four goals to tie Mbappé and Haaland for Golden Boot lead.
Neymar returned as a substitute.
Haiti scored its first World Cup goals in 52 years, including an own goal by Yassine Bounou.

History

Historical Context

On July 17 1994 the United States hosted the World Cup final at the Rose Bowl, where Brazil defeated Italy 3–2 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes. The match drew more than 94,000 spectators, the last final with a 90,000-plus crowd. The 2024 Miami and Atlanta qualifiers echo that American venues can spotlight teams like Haiti while Brazil again seeks to extend its historic dominance.

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Story summary

Brazil won Group C after a 3-0 victory over Scotland in Miami, edging Morocco by goal difference.
Morocco’s 4-2 comeback beat Haiti in Atlanta, securing second place.
Vinicius Junior scored in every match, reaching four goals to tie Mbappé and Haaland for Golden Boot lead.
Neymar returned as a substitute.
Haiti scored its first World Cup goals in 52 years, including an own goal by Yassine Bounou.

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