Brazils Cunha scores twice in World Cup 2026 victory over Haiti

Brazil Defeats Haiti 3-0 in FIFA Event, Secures Spot in Next Round

In a Group C match at Philadelphia Stadium, Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0, eliminating the Western Hemisphere’s poorest nation from the World Cup. The Selecao secured their spot in the next round of the tournament, while Haiti became the first team to be eliminated.

Manchester United player Matheus Cunha scored two goals for Brazil, including a rebound tap-in and a left-footed strike into the upper left corner. Vinícius Junior assisted on one of Cunha’s goals and also scored in the match. The win marked Brazil’s decisive performance in their Group C play.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti made a surprise decision to insert Cunha as a late substitute in the team’s previous match against Morocco, where he scored his first career World Cup goal. Cunha’s performance in the Haiti match was met with excitement from Brazilian fans, who filled the stadium with 68,324 spectators.

The atmosphere at the match was festive, with Haitian fans singing their national anthem and Brazilian fans chanting slogans about their country’s rich soccer history. The match featured a number of notable moments, including Cunha’s surfing celebration after scoring his first goal and Vinícius Junior’s assist on one of Cunha’s goals.

Brazil will proceed to play Scotland in Group C play on Wednesday in Miami Gardens, Florida. Neymar was ruled out of the match due to a lingering calf injury.

Source: Al Jazeera