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Brazil Crushes Haiti 3-0, Cunha Brace Leads

6/20/2026

Summary

Brazil Crushes Haiti

Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 on June 19, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia before 68,324 spectators.
Matheus Cunha scored twice and Vinícius Júnior contributed a goal and an assist.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Brazil played a complete game and expected Neymar to return for the Scotland match.
Haiti, in its first World Cup since 1974, became the tournament’s first knockout-round team as its supporters sang “Grenadye Alaso.”

Summary

Brazil Claims Pole

Brazil's win gave points, level with Morocco but ahead on goal difference, securing pole position for the Round of 32.
Raphinha left in the 40th minute with a hamstring, replaced by Bournemouth winger Rayan, limiting Brazil’s left-flank options for the Scotland match.
Haiti’s loss made them the first nation eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, finishing bottom of Group C.
Endrick debuted in half as Reuters gave Cunha 9.0 and Vinícius Jr. 8.6.

Summary

Brazil Fields Veterans

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rebuked Neymar for staying at the Red Bulls rehab base rather than traveling to Philadelphia.
Haiti missed the match because coach Sébastien Migné could not travel due to security, and protested the appointment of Spanish referee Alejandro Hernández, fourth official in the Scotland game.
Brazil fielded its oldest World Cup starting XI since 1962, with eight of the eleven starters having Premier League experience.

History

Historical Context

In 1958 Sweden hosted the sixth FIFA World Cup, where Brazil won its first title by beating the hosts 5-2, a match that made 17-year-old Pelé the youngest scorer in a final. The 2026 group-stage game in Philadelphia, where Brazil again defeated Haiti 3-0, echoes that historic breakthrough and underscores Brazil’s long-standing World Cup success.

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Brazil Crushes Haiti

Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 on June 19, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia before 68,324 spectators.
Matheus Cunha scored twice and Vinícius Júnior contributed a goal and an assist.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Brazil played a complete game and expected Neymar to return for the Scotland match.
Haiti, in its first World Cup since 1974, became the tournament’s first knockout-round team as its supporters sang “Grenadye Alaso.”

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