Brazil secured a 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday in Miami Gardens, Florida, ensuring their advancement to the knockout stage of the World Cup as Group C winners. Vinícius Júnior played a pivotal role, scoring two goals—including one in the seventh minute and another just before halftime—bringing his tournament tally to four goals. This performance places him alongside Norway’s Erling Haaland and France’s Kylian Mbappé, each with four goals, trailing only Argentina’s Lionel Messi, who leads with five. Matheus Cunha also contributed to Brazil’s win with a goal. Neymar made his tournament debut for Brazil as a substitute in the 76th minute, returning after a right calf injury kept him out of the team’s first two matches. The 34-year-old forward, Brazil’s all-time top scorer with 79 goals in 130 appearances, has participated in the last three World Cups and has scored eight goals across those tournaments.

Morocco secured second place in Group C and also advanced to the knockout stage following a 4-2 comeback victory over Haiti in Atlanta.

In Group B, Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo received a five-match suspension for a tackle that broke the leg of Canada’s Ismaël Koné during last Thursday’s match in Vancouver. Madibo received a straight red card for the challenge, which occurred in the 51st minute of Canada’s 6-0 win over Qatar. Koné was stretchered off the field and later underwent surgery on a fractured tibia and fibula in his left leg. Both players appeared visibly affected by the incident, and Madibo personally apologized to Koné after the match. Koné expressed gratitude on social media for the support and prayers he has received.

Also in Group B action on Wednesday, Switzerland defeated Canada 2-1 in Vancouver, with goals from Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi. Promise David scored a late goal for Canada, which finished second in the group and qualified for the knockout rounds for the first time. Bosnia’s 3-1 victory over Qatar secured the team’s continued hopes of advancing as one of the best third-place finishers, while Qatar was eliminated from the tournament.

In Group K, Colombia claimed a 1-0 win against Congo on Tuesday night in Guadalajara, Mexico, thanks to a goal from Daniel Muñoz, securing their place in the knockout phase.