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Cunha nets first double since Neymar, Brazil thrash Haiti.

6/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Matheus Cunha scored two first-half goals as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 in Group C.
It was the first double by a Brazilian at a World Cup since Neymar’s 2014 performance.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti replaced Igor Thiago with Cunha, pairing him with Vinícius Júnior, noting that Cunha’s positioning troubled Haiti’s defense.
Ancelotti said Cunha may start Brazil’s next group match against Scotland, restoring attacking quality after the opening loss to Morocco.

History

Historical Context

Brazil’s habit of leaning on prolific forwards dates back to the 2014 World Cup, when Neymar’s two goals helped a 4-1 win over Cameroon. That reliance resurfaced in the 2024 qualifiers, where Vinícius Júnior and other attackers were tasked to restore scoring after a slow start. The pattern underscores Brazil’s continual search for a decisive striker.

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Story summary

Matheus Cunha scored two first-half goals as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 in Group C.
It was the first double by a Brazilian at a World Cup since Neymar’s 2014 performance.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti replaced Igor Thiago with Cunha, pairing him with Vinícius Júnior, noting that Cunha’s positioning troubled Haiti’s defense.
Ancelotti said Cunha may start Brazil’s next group match against Scotland, restoring attacking quality after the opening loss to Morocco.

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