On the second day of the World Cup, the USA wins and Canada draws
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Canada, one of the host countries of the 2026 World Cup, started by losing to Bosnia Herzegovina, in the first round of Group B, at Toronto Stadium, this Friday (12).
Canada, one of the host countries of the 2026 World Cup, started by losing to Bosnia Herzegovina, in the first round of Group B, at Toronto Stadium, this Friday (12). The first goal was scored by Jovo Lukic, in the 20th minute of the first half for Bosnia.
The hosts' goal only came in the second half. Striker Cyle Larin scored in the 33rd minute for the Canadians.
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This was the first point scored by Canada in the country's participation in World Cups. The record is six defeats and a draw. With the result, Canadians and Bosnians added one point each, in group B.
The other two opponents in Group B, Qatar and Switzerland, face each other this Saturday (13), at 4pm, at Levi’s Stadium, in San Francisco Bay, in the United States. As a detail: both teams are debutants in the World Cup.
Group D
Paraguay suffers historic defeat by the United States team. Reuters/Kirby Lee - Reuters/KIRBY LEE/Reproduction prohibited
In Group D, the United States and Paraguay faced each other at 10pm, this Friday, at SoFI Stadium, in Los Angeles.
The North American team dominated the Paraguayan team in both halves of the match. The Americans took the lead after just 6 minutes, after Danián Bobadilla poorly cut a pass from striker McKennie and scored against.
Still in the first half, the United States scored two more goals with striker Folarin Balogun, in the 31st minute and 49th minute, increasing the score to 3 x 0.
In the second half, Paraguay closed the gap with midfielder Maurício, a Paraguayan who plays for Palmeiras. The clock marked 72 minutes, when Enciso found Maurício in the opponent's area to score calmly.
In stoppage time, the United States scored the fourth goal, completing the historic rout against Paraguay.
Debut of the Brazilian team
Brazil and Morocco face each other at 7pm (Brasília time) this Saturday (13th), at the MetLife Stadium, in New Jersey, in the United States. The match is valid for the first round of group C.
Carlo Ancelotti: Morocco is a well-organized team - Rafael Ribeiro/CBF
Coach Carlo Ancelotti did not hide his joy in leading the Brazilian team in a World Cup.
This Friday (12), the eve of his World Cup debut against Morocco, he commented that he will enjoy this opportunity with “joy and happiness”.
"It's a new experience. Having the responsibility and honor of representing the country of football, the most decorated team in the world. Two things: responsibility and honor. I want to enjoy this moment with joy and happiness because it's a very beautiful moment in my history", he celebrated.
For Ancelotti, Morocco is a well-organized team, with quality in all aspects.
"We have to play a complete game. We can't forget anything, defensively, offensively or in transition. Monitor the defensive level well, have a strong set piece because we have quality there", he analyzed.
"Morocco is one of the best teams in Africa. It is a very well prepared and strong team", concluded Ancelotti.
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