World Cup 2026 day three: US thump Paraguay while Canada draw, Scotland in action later

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13 Jun 2026 • 5:06 PM MYT
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Co-hosts Canada and the United States got their World Cup campaigns underway, with the US getting off to a flying start, thumping Paraguay 4-1.

Canada was held to a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, after going behind thanks to a header from Jovo Lukic.

Southampton's Cyre Larin got the equaliser as Jesse Marsch's side shared the points in their first game.

The US put Paraguay to the sword with an incredible performance, going 3-0 up in the first half thanks to an own goal from Damian Bobadilla and two fabulous goals from Florian Balogun.

The South Americans pulled one back through Mauricio before Gio Reyna scored a lovely outside-the-foot strike in extra time to give the States a perfect start.

Four games are to come today, with Scotland in action against Haiti in a must-win game for Steve Clarke's team.

Qatar play Switzerland in the first game of the day, before Brazil faces Morocco in an exciting affair.

Australia will wrap up day three with their opening game against Turkey.

Scotland kick off World Cup campaign with three other games to come

Scotland kicks off their World Cup campaign against Haiti in Group C at Boston Stadium in Massachusetts.

It feels like a game Steve Clarke's side have to win by a considerable margin given the competition in their group with Brazil and Morocco, who are in action at 11pm.

Qatar and Switzerland start day three at 8pm, with a victory for either side putting them top of Group B after one game, following Canada's 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Australia and Turkey play last at 5am in Group D at the BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.

Round-up of day two at the World Cup

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The US beat Paraguay | Source: REUTERS

Day two did not disappoint at the World Cup, as the US got off to winning ways while Canada was held by Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-1.

The States hammered Paraguay 4-1 in a dominant display, sending a message to the rest of the competition.

US Coach Mauricio Pochettino praised his side, saying: "It was the collective approach. Amazing, they were amazing. We can do amazing things if the fans are in this way."

Canada's manager Jesse Marsch praised his substitutes for the impact they made on the game, explaining: "The subs came on and made a big difference. The tempo got higher, and we could see that they were fading.

"So, I told them that we've got them now. It's time to put your foot on the jugular and go for the goal."

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