Neymar remains sidelined with a calf injury, leaving Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha to lead the attack.
Brazil secured a crucial 3-0 victory over Haiti to register their first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Matheus Cunha leading the way with a first-half brace before Vinícius Júnior added a third in stoppage time before the break.
The result lifted the pressure on the five-time champions after their opening 1-1 draw against Morocco and strengthened their hopes of progressing from Group C.
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The win also saw Brazil script World Cup history by overtaking Germany as the tournament's all-time highest-scoring nation. Having started the match level with Germany on the all-time goals chart, Brazil moved ahead through their goals against Haiti, taking their World Cup tally beyond Germany's mark. However, the victory was tempered by an injury concern, with winger Raphinha forced off during the match, handing coach Carlo Ancelotti a potential selection headache ahead of the decisive group-stage clash against Scotland.
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Brazil secure key win
Brazil secure a crucial 3-0 victory over Haiti to register their first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and strengthen their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.
Endrick's goal disallowed for offside
Endrick thought he had made it 4-0 in the 78th minute after slotting home from Rayan's pass, but the goal was ruled out for offside.
Brazil scripts new history
Brazil surpassed Germany to become the highest-scoring nation in FIFA World Cup history after goals from Matheus Cunha and Vinicius Junior against Haiti at the 2026 World Cup.
Haiti nearly scores
A dangerous Haiti corner in the 64th minute nearly resulted in a goal, but Brazil managed to clear the ball off the line
Second half underway
Brazil lead 3–0 and are chasing their first win of the ongoing World Cup. They were 2–0 ahead thanks to a Matheus Cunha brace, before Vinícius Júnior added a third to extend the advantage to 3–0.
Half time
Brazil 3-0 Haiti
The referee brings the first period to an end.
Goal! 45'+3'
VINICIUS JUNIOR (Brazil) scores!!
Raphinha departs
A blow for Brazil five minutes from the break as injury forces Raphinha from the pitch, highly-rated teenager Rayan is on in his place.
Substitution (Brazil)
RAYAN (in) comes off the bench to replace RAPHINHA (out)
Goal! 36'
MATHEUS CUNHA (Brazil) scores the second!
Goal! 23'
MATHEUS CUNHA (Brazil) scores!!
Offside
RAPHINHA (Brazil) is ruled offside.
YELLOW CARD!
Carlens ARCUS (Haiti) is booked by the referee.
Match begins
First half underway.
Brazilian royalty in the house!
Ronaldinho attends the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Brazil and Haiti
Lineups
Brazil: 4-2-3-1
Haiti: 5-4-1
Kick Off Time
Match to begin at 06:00 am IST
Published: 20 Jun 2026, 05:14 am IST
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