EXCERPT: Brazil won against Haiti with a score of 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with goals from Matheus Cunha and Vinícius Júnior, securing a convincing victory in their group-stage match.
Brazil secured a 3-0 victory over Haiti in their FIFA World Cup 2026 match. The FIFA World Cup 2026 is underway, with Brazil and Haiti facing off in a highly anticipated group-stage match at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This match report brings you the result, highlights, and key moments from the encounter between these two teams. The stage was set for an exciting clash, with both sides looking to make a statement in the tournament.
How it unfolded
The match began with Haiti's Carlens Arcus receiving a yellow card in the 4th minute, setting the tone for a physically contested match. Brazil's Matheus Cunha opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, giving his team the lead. Matheus Cunha scored again in the 36th minute, this time assisted by Vinícius Júnior, doubling Brazil's advantage. Just before halftime, Vinícius Júnior scored a goal of his own, assisted by Lucas Paquetá, in the 45'+3' minute, putting Brazil 3-0 up at the break. The second half saw bookings for Frantzdy Pierrot, Douglas Santos, and Danley Jean Jacques, but no further goals were scored, with Brazil maintaining their 3-0 lead until the final whistle.
Standout performers
Matheus Cunha was the standout player for Brazil, scoring two goals in the match. Vinícius Júnior also impressed, scoring one goal and assisting another. Lucas Paquetá provided an assist for Vinícius Júnior's goal, contributing to Brazil's dominant performance.
Match facts
- Final score: Brazil 3, Haiti 0
- Scorers: Matheus Cunha (23', 36'), Vinícius Júnior (45'+3')
- Bookings: Carlens Arcus (4'), Frantzdy Pierrot (45'+4'), Douglas Santos (65'), Danley Jean Jacques (72')
- Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What it means
Both Brazil and Haiti will continue their FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage campaign, looking to build on their performance in this match and secure a spot in the next round of the tournament.