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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 20USA, Brazil and Paraguay Win 3 World Cup 2026 Day Nine Matches
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 20Summary
- Day nine ended with three winners — the United States, Brazil and Paraguay — in the latest round of World Cup 2026 matches.
- Brazil's win came with a boost before its next game, with Neymar described as available to face Scotland.
- Scotland's match also drew debate over two penalty appeals, a talking point highlighted in the day's recap.
- The tournament continues later Saturday with Netherlands v Sweden and Curacao v Ecuador still to come.
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After controversial calls in their loss to Morocco, can Scotland defy the odds and secure a result against a Neymar-led Brazil? Can a tragic personal loss fuel a 19-year-old winger to become the breakout star of the 2026 World Cup? How will the World Cup's first red card for covering a player's mouth change on-field sportsmanship and player conduct?