Brazil moved to the top of Group C at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after securing an impressive 3-0 victory over Haiti at Philadelphia Stadium in the United States. The win takes the Seleção to four points and strengthens their hopes of advancing comfortably to the knockout stage.
The standout performer was striker Matheus Cunha, who scored two important goals in the first half. Cunha opened the scoring in the 23rd minute after capitalizing on a rebound from Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide. He later added his second goal following an excellent pass from Vinicius Junior, giving Brazil complete control of the match.
Vinicius Junior also continued his impressive form by scoring Brazil’s third goal before halftime. In addition to finding the net, the Brazilian forward provided an assist and played a key role in numerous attacking moves that troubled Haiti’s defense throughout the game.
Brazil looked significantly sharper than they did in their opening 1-1 draw against Morocco. Carlo Ancelotti’s side played with pace, composure, and attacking quality, creating numerous scoring opportunities. The victory comes as a welcome boost for Ancelotti, who had faced criticism following the opening-match draw.
For Haiti, the defeat makes them the first team to be officially eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite the result, head coach Sébastien Migné praised his players for their determination and fighting spirit against one of the strongest teams in world football.
The result leaves Brazil at the top of Group C on goal difference ahead of Morocco, with Scotland in third place. Brazil’s final group-stage match against Scotland will now be crucial in determining whether they can finish as group winners.
