The World Cup continues on Saturday, with Brazil beginning their campaign and three more group-stage matches taking place across North America.Brazil take on Morocco in the days biggest match, while Qatar face Switzerland, Haiti meet Scotland and Australia play Turkiye as more teams get their tournaments under way.Away from the football, there has been plenty to talk about. Donald Trump skipped the United States opener, former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was at the US game instead of Canadas, and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his teams first match after Canada denied his visa application.In Peru, police made headlines after carrying out a drug raid dressed as World Cup mascots.Here is what to know:Whats the World Cup schedule on June 13?Qatar take on Switzerland at BC Place in Vancouver, with kickoff scheduled for 12pm local time (19:00 GMT).Later, Brazil face Morocco at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Group C clash kicks off at 6pm local time (22:00 GMT).The days action concludes with Haiti meeting Scotland at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Kickoff is set for 8pm local time (01:00 GMT on June 14).Australia and Turkiye then get Group D under way at Lumen Field in Seattle, with kickoff at 9pm local time (04:00 GMT on June 14).What do the predictions say for Brazil vs Morocco?Brazil and Morocco have only faced each other once before at a World Cup, with Brazil winning their 1998 group-stage meeting. Morocco got their revenge in a 2-1 friendly win in 2023.Brazil have won seven of their eight World Cup matches against African opponents, with their only defeat coming against Cameroon in 2022.The five-time champions have not lifted the trophy since 2002. Since then, they have usually exited in the quarterfinals, apart from their run to the 2014 semifinals.Optas 25,000 simulations give Brazil a 57.7 percent chance of winning. A draw happened in 23.5 percent of the projections, while Morocco won in 18.8 percent.The winner could put themselves in a strong position to top Group C.What do the predictions say for Qatar vs Switzerland?Qatar and Switzerland have met only once before, with Qatar claiming a 1-0 friendly win in 2018 thanks to a late goal from Akram Afif. Afif is among nine players from that squad still in Qatars 2026 World Cup team, while Switzerland have seven survivors from that defeat, including Granit Xhaka and Remo Freuler.Optas 25,000 simulations make Switzerland the clear favourites in this Group B clash, giving them a 76.0 percent chance of victory. Qatar won just 9.1 percent of the projections, while 14.9 percent ended in a draw.A point would likely be considered a positive result for the Gulf side.What do the predictions say for Australia vs Turkiye?Australia and Turkiye have met only twice before, with Turkiye winning both friendlies in 2004. Turkiye have also won all four of their previous World Cup matches against Asian opponents.Optas 10,000 simulations give Turkiye a 55.3 percent chance of victory, compared with 20.5 percent for Australia and 24.1 percent for a draw.Neither side has a strong record in World Cup openers, however. Turkiye have lost both of their previous first matches, while Australia have lost five of their six opening games.What do the predictions say for Haiti vs Scotland?Haiti and Scotland have never faced each other before, making this one of several first-time matchups at the expanded 48-team World Cup. It will also be Haitis first-ever game against a team from the British Isles.Optas 25,000 simulations make Scotland clear favourites, giving them a 59.0 percent chance of victory. Haiti won 19.2 percent of the projections, while 21.8 percent ended in a draw.Haiti vs ScotlandWhat else is shaping the World Cup?The football has only just started, but the World Cup is already making headlines away from the pitch, too.Trump did not attend the US World Cup openerThe US president did not attend the US mens national teams World Cup opener against Paraguay in Los Angeles.His absence drew attention because Trump has recently attended several high-profile sporting events, including Game 3 of the NBA Finals earlier this week. He is also expected to host a UFC event at the White House on Sunday.A White House official said Trump instead plans to attend the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The US president called into a USMNT team meeting with some words of support via Andrew Giuliani, the White Houses World Cup task force CEO.Last night, we received a message of support from POTUS ahead of our World Cup journey. pic.twitter.com/MVPITGldtS U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) June 12, 2026Partey denied entry into CanadaGhana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his countrys World Cup opener against Panama after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in the United Kingdom on multiple rape charges, which he denies.FIFA confirmed on Friday that the 32-year-old would not be permitted to travel from Ghanas base camp in Smithfield, Rhode Island, to Toronto for Wednesdays match.His visa application has been refused by the Canadian government, FIFA said in a statement.FIFA is not involved in the immigration processes of host countries, including the adjudication of visas. As with previous FIFA events, the host government ultimately determines who receives a visa and is admitted into the country.BREAKING: Ghana player Thomas Partey has been denied a visa to enter Canada to play in the World Cup, says FIFA. Partey is facing a trial in Britain on rape charges. More on https://t.co/5H0QqpggO4pic.twitter.com/Gt8LJAVID5 Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) June 12, 2026Trudeau attends the USs World CupAs Canada and the US kicked off their World Cup campaigns on the same day, former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in California rather than Toronto.The 54-year-old did not attend Canadas 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field. Instead, he was at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood alongside pop singer Katy Perry, who performed during the pre-match opening ceremony before the US faced Paraguay.Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau looking on at Los Angeles Stadium for USA-Paraguay pic.twitter.com/ifhytFbdc0 FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 13, 2026Peruvian officers use World Cup mascot costumes in Lima drug bustPeruvian police have gone viral after carrying out a drug raid in Lima dressed as World Cup mascots.Video shared by police showed officers dressed as World Cup mascots breaking through a metal gate with a battering ram before entering the property.Once inside, they arrested a suspected drug dealer and recovered weapons and bags of what authorities believe were narcotics.Beyond football: The local dishes defining the 2026 World Cup host citiesThe World Cup may be decided on the pitch, but another competition is already under way off it: Which host city has the best food?In a report for Al Jazeera, Lou Browne travelled across North America to find out what fans can expect beyond the stadiums.In Mexico City, taco vendors are hoping the tournament brings more customers. Well, now the World Cup is coming, and we hope well get customers, a tortilla cook at El Califa de Leon told Al Jazeera. I imagine there will be a lot of people, foreigners or locals.Philadelphia is proudly backing its famous Philly cheesesteak. Locals say visitors should learn how to order properly. You want to tell them what kind of cheese you want, Anthony Rossi, a cook at Genos Steaks, explained. And you say if you want onions, which is wit or wit-out Keep it simple.Across the border, Toronto is making the case for poutine, the Canadian dish of fries topped with gravy and cheese curds. Poutine is the not the best dish, but poutine is from Canada, said Lisa Deni, a French tourist.In Kansas City, barbecue is a point of pride. This is really good, diner Camilla Thomas said. Weve been enjoying coming here. and bringing people from out of town here and giving them a little taste of Kansas City.And in Miami, locals insist the Cuban sandwich is a must-try. The Cuban sandwich, croquetas, and cafecito are really the way to go, said Daniel Figueredo, cofounder of Sanguich. The Cuban sandwich really is the thing you have to have when you come to Miami.For fans travelling across North America this summer, the hardest choice may not be picking the World Cup winner, but deciding which host city serves the best food.

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