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Cunha Brace Powers Brazil Past Haiti
20 Jun
Summary
- Brazil secured a 3-0 victory against Haiti, moving to the top of Group C.
- Matheus Cunha scored twice, while Vinicius Jr added another goal for Brazil.
- Haiti's first World Cup appearance in 52 years ended with a loss.
Brazil currently leads Group C in the FIFA World Cup 2026 standings following a commanding 3-0 win against Haiti. This victory propels the five-time champions to the top of the group table.
Matheus Cunha was instrumental in Brazil's success, scoring in the 23rd and 36th minutes. Vinicius Jr also made a significant contribution, scoring a goal and providing an assist. This performance marks a strong rebound for Brazil after their earlier 1-1 draw.
Haiti, participating in their first World Cup in 52 years, faced a formidable opponent. Despite their historical qualification, they were unable to overcome the Brazilian offense.
The match saw a crowd of 68,324 spectators at the Lincoln Financial Field Stadium. There was a concern for Brazil as forward Raphinha was substituted due to an injury during the first half.
