World Cup live updates: Round of 16 match to be held in Philadelphia on July 4

A record-breaking crowd filled the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill on Friday as fans gathered for several thrilling World Cup matchups.

Organizers said about 14,000 people were on site at the height of the USA-Australia game, marking the largest crowds seen so far in the city.

Attendees described long lines and heavy congestion as fans poured into the venue throughout the afternoon.

FIFA Fan Fest hits capacity during thrilling Friday matches

"I came at 2 o'clock and it was packed. It was very hard, I waited in line for about 45 minutes," said Rachel Jaffe of Northern Liberties.

By the evening, the World Cup spotlight turned to Philadelphia for the Brazil-Haiti matchup.

"It's cool, we've never played Haiti, it's welcomed to have another crowd here too," said Silvio Giraldo of Hoboken, New Jersey.

Organizers said some people were turned away due to capacity limits, but those who made it inside said the experience was worth the effort.

"When there's an event like this, you are willing to do a little bit extra to get here," said Nate Bockrath of Lancaster.

Others pointed to the energy and unity created by the event as a highlight.

Crowds take over South Philadelphia for Brazil-Haiti match

"It's a really good energy in the city that I think we haven't seen in a long time, so I like to see the community come together for whatever team they wanna support. I'm really proud to be a Philadelphian," said Mallory Lawn of Manayunk.

It was just as crowded over in South Philadelphia. Chopper 6 was over Stateside Live! as soccer fans filled the venue before the Brazil-Haiti game.

"It's my first ever World Cup match. I waited a real long time for this day, and I couldn't be happier," said Kevin Cress of West Chester.

World Cup fans take over Stateside Live!

Some Brazil supporters noted the large turnout but said it differed from the scale of crowds in their home country.

"There should be more," said Carlos Xirau and Marcello Sousa.

Fans said the turnout reflected the spirit of the World Cup, bringing together people from different cultures to celebrate the sport.

The next World Cup match in Philadelphia is scheduled for Monday at 5 p.m., when France will face Iraq.

Vinícius Júnior scored and assisted on one of Matheus Cunha's two goals as five-time champion Brazil eliminated Haiti from the World Cup with a 3-0 victory on Friday night.

Haiti, the Western Hemisphere's poorest nation that qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1974, became the first team guaranteed not to reach the knockout round. Meanwhile, the Seleão got the decisive performance they needed.

Cunha, the Manchester United standout, got the start and showed with every surf-and-slide goal celebration why he should have been in the starting lineup in Brazil's listless 1-1 draw against Morocco. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti made the surprising decision in the opener to instead insert Cunha as a late substitute.

Cunha thrilled the Brazilian fans who made up the bulk of the 68,324 spectators at Lincoln Financial Field when he tapped in a rebound for his first career World Cup goal. He then sent a left-footed strike into the upper left corner for a 2-0 lead in the first half against the overmatched Haitians.

Brazil forward Raphinha, who was subbed out with an injury in the first half, had an early goal disallowed on an offside call that only temporarily muted the yellow-clad Seleão fans in an otherwise festive atmosphere at the home of the two-time Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles - whose cheerleaders did their part to rally the crowd.

Haitian fans danced and sang "Grenadye Alaso" ("Grenadiers to the Attack"), the traditional battle cry of the national team. Brazilians chanted back, reminding them their country is the five-time World Cup champion and the home of the king of soccer: "A thousand goals, a thousand goals, a thousand goals, a thousand goals, a thousand goals! Only Pelé, only Pelé!"

World Cup fans have filled Stateside Live! on Friday ahead of tonight's Brazil-Haiti match.

World Cup fans take over Stateside Live!

The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday.

A deep U.S. roster overcame Pulisic's absence to clinch a knockout berth after only two matches for the first time. The last time the Americans served as World Cup hosts in 1994, they advanced by being one of the best third-place teams. They then lost to eventual champion Brazil in their next match, which was in the round of 16.

Pulisic, who plays for AC Milan and has 33 goals in 87 international appearances, missed Friday's match because of a calf injury.

Alex Freeman, the youngest player on the team at 21 and son of Super Bowl champion Antonio Freeman, gave the Americans a 2-0 lead in the 43rd minute off a set piece. Freeman headed in a deflected shot by Sergiño Dest for his first career World Cup goal. The goal was confirmed after a video review.

The U.S. took a 1-0 lead in the 11th minute after a run down the left sideline by Folarin Balogun, who scored two goals in the 4-1 victory over Paraguay on June 12.

Balogun directed a centering pass towards striker Ricardo Pepi, who started in place of Pulisic. The ball never reached Pepi, deflecting off Australia defender Cameron Burgess and into the Socceroos' net for an own-goal.