"Weakest": US and Turkiye in brutal Socceroos pile on

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12:09pm - Second half kicks off!

We're back for the second half between Haiti and Scotland!

11:52am - Half-time

Scotland lead at the break!

A deflected strike from Super John McGinn marks the difference through 45, as Scotland leads Haiti 1-0.

Chances either way, the underdogs certainly aren't out of this one just yet!

Following this morning's 1-1 draw between Brazil and Morocco, a victory for either side in Boston would be crucial in their bids to advance through Group C.

Another 45 to come!

11:31am - GOAL!

Scotland break the deadlock!

A brilliant piece of play from Ben Gannon-Doak down the wing, sending the ball into the box, where Che Adams had his shot saved by the Haitian goalkeeper.

But, one save wasn't enough, as the rebound fell directly to John McGinn, firing towards goal and deflecting into the back of the net!

1-0 Scotland after 30 minutes!

11:02am - Haiti versus Scotland LIVE!

We're away with the third fixture of Matchday 3, as Haiti and Scotland kick off in Boston!

10:14am - Recap of Matchday 3 so far

We're halfway through the action on the third day of the World Cup.

Matchday three start with the second game in Group B between Switzerland and Qatar.

The Swiss took the lead through a Breel Embolo penalty early in the first half.

They looked set to start their campaign with three points until Qatar scored a 94th-minute equaliser.
While in New York, New Jersey Stadium, Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw.

8:12am - American pundit slams Socceroos

While the focus this week has mostly been on the Socceroos’ clash against Turkiye, there has been plenty of talk surrounding their second match in Group D against the co-hosts in the United States.

When the draw was confirmed in December, many American pundits were quick to express their excitement by drawing the lowest-ranked side in Pot 2.

One of those in particular has been Mike Grella, who was a former US representative at the youth level, who declared the match a ‘lay-up’, resulting in plenty of backlash from Australian fans.  

And following the US’s dominant 4-1 win against Paraguay on Saturday (AEST), the 39-year-old doubled down on his view.

“I love Australians, and I’m like, maybe they’re right. Then I go look at their team, and I don’t recognise any players in the team,” Grella told CBS Sports Golazo Network.

“I’m not kidding, though, when I say this, what are they drinking over there? Because they have no shot of doing anything at the World Cup.

“They are the weakest team in the group. The US, although they have their weaknesses, they have like eight players in the Champions League and top clubs in Europe.”

If the Socceroos can pull off the win, Grella will be served the biggest slice of humble pie that the world has ever seen.

7am - "More talented": Turkiye captain's brutal Socceroos sledge

Inter Milan veteran Hakan Çalhanoğlu is full of big talk when it comes to his side’s opening World Cup clash against the Socceroos on Sunday (AEST).

Turkiye, ranked 22nd in the world and only five spots higher than Australia, are playing in their first World Cup since 2002, but they are not short on confidence.

Asked what he thought about their opening Group D opponents, the Turkish captain said: “I think that we will dominate.

“We have more qualities and a more talented team, so we will see tomorrow what happens.”

Asked what features they would be cautious of when it comes to the Socceroos, he added: “Our coach analysed them with us together.

“We know that they’re a physical team, that they’re good on the corner kicks and the free kicks because they are tall and strong.”

Turkey have been widely tipped to win the Group which is completed by the USA and Paraguay who played their opening match on Saturday (AEST) with the co-hosts winning 4-1.

Asked about Çalhanoğlu’s comments, Australia coach Tony Popovic said: “I respect his comment, and he has a right to be asked a question, and he has a right to answer it any way he likes.

“They expect to win, but so do most people. They expect Turkiye here to beat Australia tomorrow, so that’s no different.

“So all we can do is try and spoil the party.”