Brazil defeats Haiti 3-0 despite Raphinha injury concern
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:50 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Brazil achieved a 3-0 victory over Haiti in the World Cup group stage on June 20 in Philadelphia, backed by a brace from Matheus Cunha. However, the match was overshadowed by a non-contact injury to Raphinha, who was replaced in the 40th minute. The victory placed Brazil with four points in the group, but the team faces challenges ahead of their final group match against Scotland on June 24. Manager Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged the need to address the squad’s inconsistency for future success.
- •Matheus Cunha scored two goals in Brazil's win.
- •Raphinha left the match early due to an injury.
- •Brazil now sits on four points in the group stage.
- •Haiti became the first team eliminated from knockout contention.
- •Brazil will face Scotland next on June 24.
- 3:50 AMCBS Sports — Raphinha injury clouds Brazil's win over Haiti as inconsistency continues to limit Selecao's potential
"Matheus Cunha’s brace fueled a comfortable victory, but a non-contact injury to Raphinha clouds the Selecao’s World Cup outlook
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