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The best photos from Matchday 9
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FIFA Official·1 day ago

The best photos from Matchday 9

Two USA fans dressed as bald eagles pose ahead of their side's match with Australia.

Alex Freeman leads his team-mates after netting the second goal of USA's , which sealed their spot in the Round of 32.

Ismael Saibari celebrates netting the winning goal against Scotland at Boston Stadium.

Fans watch on as Lewis Ferguson swings in a corner for Scotland.

Matheus Cunha deploys his trademark surfing celebration after netting for Brazil in their against Haiti.

Danilo makes an acrobatic clearance to preserve Brazil's clean sheet.

Matias Galarza is mobbed by team-mates after opening the scoring for Paraguay against Türkiye after just 64 seconds – the fastest goal of the World Cup 2026 so far.

Paraguay players celebrate becoming the first team in 12 years a World Cup match when a man down for the entire second half, in a result which eliminated Türkiye.

Sources: FIFA Official

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