U.S. star Christian Pulisic will miss a World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Ricardo Pepi

Ismaël Koné has undergone successful surgery to repair the fracture in his left leg that he suffered during Canada’s historic 6-0 World Cup victory over Qatar, Canada Soccer has announced. Koné was immediately taken to hospital after being caught from behind by Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo in the 51st minute at BC Place in Vancouver during Thursday’s group-stage game.

The Europeans are in first place in the group and can punch their ticket to the knockout stages if they pull off the upset

Türkiye would be eliminated with a loss and a U.S. win or draw, while Paraguay would be eliminated with a loss and an Australia win or draw. Türkiye was upset by Australia in its opener, losing 2-0 in a match in which it controlled 71% of possession and outshot Australia 30-9.

Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil’s second World Cup match because of a lingering calf injury. The Brazilian soccer confederation says Neymar won’t travel with the rest of the squad

Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 and became the first team to clinch a spot in the round of 32, and Canada demolished Qatar 6-0 to record the nation’s first World Cup win.