Philly Treated To Selecao Samba! Cunha Double Ignites Brazil's World Cup Charge; Haiti's Dream Ends
Brazil Vs Haiti Match Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: Five-time champions Selecao are back! After an insipid draw with Morocco in their tournament opener, Brazil rocked the pitch at the Philadelphia Stadium, cruising to a 3-0 victory over a resilient but heavily outmatched Haiti in Group C. Matheus Cunha seized the spotlight, justifying his selection with two first-half goals. He bundled home a fortuitous opener in the 23rd minute before unleashing a lethal, top-corner strike nine minutes later. Vinicius Jr. put the match out of reach just before the interval, clinically slotting home a stunning, lofted pass from Lucas Paqueta. The win propels Carlo Ancelotti's men to the top of Group C with four points, edging Morocco on goal difference. A second consecutive defeat confirms Haiti's heartbreak as the first team officially eliminated from the tournament. Up next on June 24, Brazil face Scotland in Miami Gardens, while Morocco take on Haiti in Atlanta. Relive the BRA vs HAI match here.
Brazil fans react as they wait for the start of the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
Soccer fans react as they wait for the start of the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
A man dressed as Brazilian soccer player Vinicius Junior arrives to watch Brazil's World Cup match against Haiti at the Rocinha favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Bruna Prado
A dog dressed in Brazil's national colors sits on a street in the Rocinha favela before Brazil's World Cup match against Haiti in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Bruna Prado
Brazil's Raphinha (11) warms up before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
Brazil's Vinicius Junior (7) warms up before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
A Haiti fan looks on prior to the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
Former Brazilian soccer player Ronaldinho watches before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
General view during the pregame ceremony before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
Haiti team pose for a group photo prior to the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
Brazil players pose for a team photo ahead of the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
Brazil's Casemiro (5) battles for the ball with Haiti's Frantzdy Pierrot (20) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
Brazil's Vinicius Junior reacts before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
Brazil's Matheus Cunha (9) is tackled by Haiti's Danley Jean Jacques (17) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
Referee Alejandro Hernandez, of Spain, right, shows a yellow card to Haiti's Carlens Arcus during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker, right, makes a save during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
Brazil's Vinicius Junior lays on the ground during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
Brazil's Raphinha (11) attempts to score against Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide (1) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti gestures during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
Brazil's Lucas Paqueta (20) heads the ball against Haiti's Ruben Providence (15) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
Brazil's Matheus Cunha, center, scores their opening goal against Haiti during the World Cup Group C soccer match in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
Brazil's Matheus Cunha (9) scores their opening goal against Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide (1) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
Brazil's Matheus Cunha (9) celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
Haitian fans wait for the start of the match against Brazil during a World Cup watch party in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph
Fans gather for a World Cup 2026 Group C match between Haiti and Brazil at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia Stadium, in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Joe Lamberti
Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide (1) talks to his teammate Hannes Delcroix (5) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Derik Hamilton
Brazil's Matheus Cunha (9) scores their second goal against Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide (1) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
Brazil's Raphinha (11) sits after he injured during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
Brazil's Raphinha (11) is comforted by Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
Brazil fans cheer after their team's second goal against Haiti during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Derik Hamilton
Brazil's Vinicius Junior (7) scores the third goal for his team against Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide (1) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Derik Hamilton
Brazil's Vinicius Junior (7) celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
A vendor hawks Brazilian-themed hats and banners as fans gather for a watch party for the Haiti and Brazil World Cup match, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Joe Lamberti
Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker (1) reacts during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Derik Hamilton
Soccer fans celebrate Brazil's second goal against Haiti during a World Cup watch party in the Rocinha favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Bruna Prado
Haiti's Carlens Arcus (2) battles for the ball with Brazil's Matheus Cunha (9) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
Brazil's Leo Pereira (15) heads the ball during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Derik Hamilton
Haiti's Wilson Isidor (18) controls the ball against Brazil's Casemiro (5) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Derik Hamilton
Brazil's Raphinha wears an ice pack on his leg after leaving the field during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
Brazil's Danilo (13) battles for the ball with Haiti's Jean-Kevin Duverne (22) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Derik Hamilton
Fans cheer during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide reaches for the ball during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
Haiti head coach Sebastien Migne reacts during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
Former Brazilian soccer player Ronaldo, back left, Rivaldo, center left, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, center right and Brazilian Soccer Confederation President Samir Xaud, right, look on during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
Haiti's Jean-Ricner Bellegarde heads the ball during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
Brazil's Vinicius Junior leaves the pitch to be substituted during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker (1) makes a save against Haiti's Wilson Isidor (18) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
Brazil's Ederson Silva, left, and Haiti's Ricardo Ade vie for the ball during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
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