2026 World Cup Daily: TV Guide, Latest News As Brazil Enters the Show

The World Cup has already delivered two days of unbridled drama and a third helping of entertainment will be served up on Saturday.

All three hosts have kicked off their campaigns, Canada the only side failing to win after its hard-fought 1–1 draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina. Profligacy will be rued in the aftermath of the stalemate, but Mexico and the USMNT cannot relate after convincing victories over South Africa and Paraguay respectively.

The North Americans are all well positioned to qualify for the knockout stage and eight nations are aiming to follow in their footsteps during four matches on Saturday (and Sunday, depending on location).

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Record champions Brazil will steal the bulk of attention as it prepares for a challenging World Cup opener against African giants Morocco, while Scotland is aiming to avoid an upset at the hands of surprise qualifiers Haiti elsewhere in Group C.

Qatar and Switzerland know they can leap to the summit of Group B with victory and both Australia and Türkiye will be fighting to match the USMNT's result in Group D.

With plenty of action to sink one's teeth into, here's Sports Illustrated's guide to the day's matches.

Qatar vs. Switzerland

• Location: Santa Clara, United States
• Stadium: Levi's Stadium
• Date: Saturday, June 13
• Kick-off Time: 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. BST
• Full Match Preview and Predictions

After Canada's draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina, top spot is up for grabs in Group B. Switzerland is favorite to secure it come the full-time whistle in Santa Clara, the Europeans projected to swat Qatar aside with little fuss, but the World Cup always has the propensity to produce shocks.

Thirty-seven positions separate the 2022 tournament hosts and 19th-placed Switzerland in the FIFA rankings, the latter boasting immense World Cup experience across a roster brimming with talent. Granit Xhaka, Gregor Kobel and Manuel Akanji are just some of the names operating at the highest level.

Qatar's team is made up almost exclusively of players representing clubs within the country, which is potentially problematic for its manager Julen Lopetegui. There's a dearth of quality in the Spaniard's squad.

• MORE: Full list of broadcasters around the world for Qatar vs. Switzerland

Brazil vs. Morocco

• Location: East Rutherford, United States
• Stadium: MetLife Stadium
• Date: Saturday, June 13
• Kick-off Time: 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. BST
• Full Match Preview and Predictions

Brazil vs. Morocco is the competition's first true battle of heavyweights. The former is ranked sixth in the world and the latter just one place behind having enjoyed a phenomenal few years which brought a trip to the 2022 World Cup semifinals and victory in the most recent Africa Cup of Nations-pending any further controversies.

Brazil will naturally be the favorite for the game given its heritage and the quality across Carlo Ancelotti's squad, possessing the superstars capable of deciding a match at a moment's notice. Twenty-four years on from the Seleção's most recent world title, expectations are high as supporters desperately will the nation back to soccer's summit.

Morocco will be confident of disrupting Brazil's party, though. Having moved to a more expressive play style under Mohamed Ouahbi, the North Africans could fight flair with flair at MetLife Stadium, knowing perfection will be required to get anything from a challenging opener.

• MORE: Full list of broadcasters around the world for Brazil vs. Morocco

Haiti vs. Scotland

• Location: Foxborough, United States
• Stadium: Gillette Stadium
• Date: Saturday, June 13 / Sunday, June 14
• Kick-off Time: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT / 2 a.m. BST (June 14)
• Full Match Preview and Predictions

Haiti and Scotland have both experienced excruciating waits for their World Cup comebacks. 1974 was the last tournament in which the Caribbean side appeared, while a 28-year absence has been brought to an end by Steve Clarke's current crop.

Still, the travelling Tartan Army should be celebrating at the end of the clash at Gillette Stadium, Haiti needing a minor miracle to avoid defeat against a nation ranked 41 places above it.

• MORE: Full list of broadcasters around the world for Haiti vs. Scotland

Australia vs. Türkiye

• Location: Vancouver, Canada
• Stadium: BC Place
• Date: Saturday, June 13 / Sunday, June 14
• Kick-off Time: 12 a.m. ET (June 14) / 9 p.m. PT (June 13) / 5 a.m. BST (June 14)
• Full Match Preview and Predictions

The late kick-off sees Australia face Türkiye in Group D's other fixture, both teams trying to keep pace with the USMNT after yesterday's outstanding showing against Paraguay.

Somewhat surprisingly, this is only Türkiye's third World Cup appearance, and its first since collecting bronze at the 2002 tournament. Expectations are lofty, however, with Arda Güler and Kenan Yıldız the poster boys of an exciting squad led by Vincenzo Montella.

The UEFA representatives are predicted to triumph relatively comfortably, but Australia can't be underestimated. What it lacks in star quality it makes up for in experience, the Socceroos competing at their sixth successive World Cup.

• MORE: Full list of broadcasters around the world for Australia vs. Türkiye

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This story was originally published June 13, 2026 at 7:10 AM.