PHILADELPHIA: Matheus Cunha scored twice, and Vinicius Junior added another as Brazil eased to a commanding 3-0 victory over Haiti in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C clash at Lincoln Financial Field on Friday.
The win put Carlo Ancelotti’s side firmly in control of their group campaign, while Haiti became the first team to be eliminated from the tournament after suffering a second consecutive defeat.
Brazil dominated proceedings from the outset and opened the scoring in the 23rd minute. Vinicius Junior’s initial effort was saved by the Haitian goalkeeper, but Cunha reacted quickest to turn home the rebound and register his first goal of the tournament.
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The Manchester United striker doubled Brazil’s advantage 13 minutes later following another contribution from Vinicius.
Receiving a precise pass from the Real Madrid forward, Cunha surged into the penalty area and, despite being forced wide and onto his weaker left foot, produced a brilliant finish into the roof of the net.
Vinicius then got on the scoresheet himself deep into first-half stoppage time, finishing off another swift Brazilian attack to make it 3-0 before the interval.
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Neither side managed to add to the score after the break, with Brazil comfortably seeing out the contest to claim all three points and strengthen their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds.
However, the victory was slightly overshadowed by an injury scare involving winger Raphinha. The Barcelona star went down in the 39th minute and received immediate treatment from the medical staff as concerned teammates gathered around him.
Although the 29-year-old was able to walk off under his own power, he appeared uncomfortable as he made his way to the bench.
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