Brazil beats Haiti 3-0 as Cunha braces twice, keeps World Cup hopes alive

Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in their 2026 World Cup Group C match at Philadelphia Stadium on June 19, with forward Matheus Cunha scoring both opening goals before halftime. Vinicius Junior added the third goal just before break, securing Brazil's first win in the tournament after a disappointing 1-1 draw against Morocco in their opener.

The victory breathes new life into Brazil's World Cup campaign, moving them closer to securing a spot in the last 32. With this result, Brazil now has the edge over Morocco for top position in Group C based on goal difference. Should they finish first, they would face the Group F runners-up — likely Netherlands, Japan or Sweden — in the next round.

Haiti, making their first World Cup appearance since 1974, will conclude their campaign with a match against Morocco in Atlanta. Despite a US government ban limiting Haitian fan travel, the sizeable Haitian diaspora provided loud support, filling approximately half of the 68,324-seat stadium.

Brazil's next challenge comes on June 24 when they face Scotland in Miami for their final Group C match. Coach Carlo Ancelotti made strategic changes after the Morocco draw, bringing in Cunha and Danilo while Neymar continued his absence due to a calf injury, prompting President Lula to joke he was "working remotely".

For Nigerian football fans following the tournament, Brazil's resurgence raises questions about whether they can maintain this form against stronger opposition in the knockout stages.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/06/20/brazil-cruise-past-haiti-to-re-ignite-world-cup-campaign/