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Vinícius and Cunha fire Brazil past Haiti and into World Cup contention

Vinícius and Cunha fire Brazil past Haiti and into World Cup contention

Summary

Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in their 2026 World Cup Group C match, improving their chances of advancing to the knockout stage. Vinícius Júnior scored once and assisted on a goal by Matheus Cunha, who scored twice. Haiti became the first team eliminated from the tournament.

Key Facts

  • Brazil won 3-0 against Haiti in the 2026 World Cup Group C match.
  • Vinícius Júnior scored one goal and assisted on one of Matheus Cunha’s two goals.
  • Matheus Cunha, who plays for Manchester United, scored his first World Cup goal and added a second in the same game.
  • Haiti was the first team eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after this loss.
  • Brazil’s coach Carlo Ancelotti started Cunha, who had been a substitute in the previous match against Morocco.
  • The match was held at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia with over 68,000 spectators.
  • Neymar did not play due to a calf injury.
  • Brazil faces Scotland next in Group C play to continue their bid for the World Cup title.
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