Brazil continued their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding victory over Haiti, as Matheus Cunha’s brace and Vinicius Jr’s strike secured a comfortable win for the five-time champions.
The result moved Brazil above Morocco at the top of Group C on goal difference, while Haiti’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage came to an end following another difficult night on the biggest football stage.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side had to wait before breaking through a determined Haiti defence, but once the opening goal arrived, Brazil’s quality began to show.
Vinicius Jr was at the heart of Brazil’s attacking threat and created the breakthrough after forcing Haiti goalkeeper Johnny Placide into a difficult save.
The rebound fell perfectly into the path of Cunha, who reacted quickest to tap the ball home and give Brazil the lead.
The Manchester United forward was not finished there.Just 13 minutes later, Cunha doubled Brazil’s advantage with a stunning finish.
After winning possession in midfield, Vinicius Jr delivered a perfectly timed pass into his teammate’s path, allowing Cunha to unleash a powerful effort into the top corner.
Brazil’s attacking movement and individual quality proved too much for Haiti, who struggled to contain the Selecao’s pace and creativity.
The South American giants added a third goal before half-time when Vinicius Jr turned from creator to scorer.
The Real Madrid forward controlled Lucas Paqueta’s pass before calmly finishing beyond Placide to put the game beyond Haiti’s reach.
After the break, Brazil controlled proceedings and managed the tempo of the match while continuing to threaten in attack.
Substitute Gabriel Martinelli came close to adding another goal, but his impressive effort crashed against the crossbar.
Young forward Endrick also found the net, only for the goal to be ruled out after the assistant referee raised the flag for offside.
Despite showing determination, Haiti could not find a breakthrough against Brazil goalkeeper Alisson, who kept another clean sheet as the tournament debutants struggled to open their account.
The defeat confirms Haiti’s elimination from the competition, ending their first World Cup appearance since 1974 after their final group match against Morocco.
Brazil, meanwhile, will head into a decisive Group C showdown against Scotland in Miami full of confidence, knowing a positive result could secure their place in the next round.
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