Watch: Socceroos defeat Türkiye 2-0 in defensive masterclass, Irankunda and Metcalfe shine

In brief

Australia has defeated Türkiye at the World Cup with a stonewall defence.

Scotland completes a historic win, Morocco and Brazil went level, and Qatar claws back a goal from Switzerland.

Australia's much-anticipated match against Türkiye began much like it ended — the Socceroos placing a defensive fortress before an aggressive Turkish team without an ounce of quit in them.

Türkiye came out strong in the opening minutes, pressing the Australians back in their half in a display of very smooth football.

A few early shots on target from Turkish forwards had Australian hearts in mouths.

Australia, for its part, did exactly what many expected it to do — sit back. A preferred strategy of head coach Tony Popovic, his Socceroos have become a side known for "parking the bus", a colloquialism used to describe heavy, patient defence and pouncing on opponent mistakes.

A few loose touches allowed Australia to keep their opposition largely contained, but both teams were playing very good football.

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By the time the first hydration break rolled around in the 25th minute, a picture was emerging: these teams were indeed closer together than some had predicted. Australia looking dangerous if allowed to break away, Türkiye adept at moving into Australia's third.

And then, a 27th minute breakthrough: A worrying shot on target from Turkish forward Arda Guler was reversed by an Okon-Engstler assist to Nestor Irankunda, who blew by Turkish goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır to make it 1-0.

In the 38th minute, Jordan Bos, possessed by heroic ideas, fired a cannonball at the goal from about 27 metres out. The shot was never truly on, but who could begrudge him for trying?

Türkiye trooped back to the dressing room looking frustrated at half time, while the Australians breathed a sigh of relief.

At the beginning of the second half, the substitutions began. Juventus attacking midfielder Kenan Yildiz was a big name the Turkish fans had waited to see. That he was brought on to replace the still-lively Baris Alper Yilmaz came as a surprise. Clearly, Türkiye felt they needed the big guns.

The 60th minute brought Australia's first substitution, and a big one. Goal scorer Irankunda off, replaced by Nishan Velupillay.

In the 74th, Jason Geria and Tete Yengi were brought on to replace Jacob Italiano and Mo Toure.

Moments later, Connor Metcalfe escaped down the pitch. Like Bos before him, fired the ball toward the goal from around 20 metres out. This one found the back of the net, taking the Socceroos to 2-0 and securing his place in Socceroos highlight reels forever.

More substitutions in the 84th minute, and a double change. Jackson Irvine and Aziz Behic arrived to relieve Jordan Bos and Paul Okon-Engstler.

The first yellow of the match arrived in the 85th minute, Yunus Akgun booked for a heavy challenge on Aiden O'Neill.

When the final whistle blew, it was Australia that emerged on top, 2-0.

There was absolutely no doubt who the crowd at Boston Stadium was supporting, deafening roars ringing out with every Scotland touch.

Haiti showed real fire in their press early doors, putting Scotland on the back foot and making it difficult for them to get out.

Haiti supports held their breath when Wolves player Jean-Ricner Bellegarde fired from just outside the box, but it sailed over the bar.

Scotland would be the first to open their account in the 28th minute. When Ché Adams stretched Haiti's defences, Aston Villa's John McGinn took advantage. It was a scruffy ball that found its way into the net, but the delighted Scottish supporters were not particular about it.

Haiti's biggest problem throughout the first half were its final passes. Despite an ability to build a strong press, the Haitians were repeatedly thwarted by poor crosses and passing into the box.

Nevertheless, Haiti kept Scotland on their toes for the remainder of the match. Hard presses and moments to terrify the Scots follows as Haiti flatly refused to stop trying for a goal. Scotland fought and scrapped, drawing yellows for Aaron Hickey, Findlay Curtis and Kenny McLean. Jean-Richner Bellegarde drew the only yellow for Haiti.

Haiti missed a golden chance in the 85th minute when forward Frantzdy Pierrot received a perfect cross from the right and won the header, only to knock it off course.

In the end, Scotland came away with the much-desired, hard-fought win, its first at a World Cup in 36 years. The Scots will be painting the town blue and white tonight.

It took Morocco 21 minutes to score against Brazil, sending their supporters into dreamland and leaving the Brazilian cohort stunned.

Brahim Diaz gave Ismael Saibari a perfect ball, allowing him to slice through Brazil's two centre halves and goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who was well off his line. Chipped over their heads and into the open goal, it was a beautiful finish.

Brazil didn'…