Brazil and Ecuador secure World Cup 2026 knockout spots after group‑stage wins

World Cup 2026 Brazil Ecuador group stage knockout qualification

Brazil defeated Scotland 3‑0 in Houston, with Vinícius scoring twice and Cunha adding a goal, clinching top place in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Morocco also advanced from the same group after a 4‑2 comeback win over Haiti in Atlanta, scoring four goals including two from Hakimi.

In Group E, Ecuador upset Germany 2‑1 in New York, goals by Angulo and Plata giving the South American side a decisive victory and a place among the 32 teams moving to the knockout stage. Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) also qualified by beating Curacao 2‑0 in Philadelphia, marking its first progression from a World Cup group.

These results set up upcoming round‑of‑16 matches across several US venues, with Brazil, Morocco, Ecuador and Ivory Coast preparing to face group runners‑up or third‑placed teams.

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VB 2026: A skótok legyőzésével csoportelsők a brazilok, Marokkó hátrányból fordítva legyűrte Haitit [parameter.sk]

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Vb-2026: A németek mellett Elefántcsontpart és Ecuador is továbbjutott az E csoportból [parameter.sk]

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