World Cup 2026: Scotland fall flat; USA into knockouts; Turkey’s tears and Almíron’s red for covering mouth – live

Day nine of the 2026 World Cup saw Scotland fail to impress, while the USA advanced to the knockout stage. Notable incidents included Turkey players in tears and Miguel Almirón receiving a red card for covering his mouth. A major talking point has been the controversial mandatory hydration breaks introduced by FIFA, with USWNT coach Emma Hayes offering a nuanced view, acknowledging the health and safety necessity while expressing concern about the breaks disrupting game momentum and effectively splitting matches into four quarters.