Brazil prepares to face Haiti in World Cup group stage today

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Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Brazil prepares to face Haiti in World Cup group stage today
Summary

Brazil meets Haiti today in a World Cup Group C match at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, scheduled to kick off at 8:30 p.m. ET. Brazil enters the match after a 1-1 draw against Morocco, which saw Vinícius Júnior score the equalizer. With Neymar absent due to injury, Brazil aims to improve its performance after the opener. Haiti, in its first World Cup appearance since 1974, lost its initial match 1-0 to Scotland but showed potential signs of competitiveness.

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  • Match kicks off at 8:30 p.m. ET in Philadelphia.
  • Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha lead Brazil's forward lineup.
  • Matheus Cunha replaces Igor Thiago at striker for Brazil.
  • Brazil without Neymar, who is recovering from a calf injury.
  • Haiti lost its opener 1-0 against Scotland.
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  • 11:10 PMYahoo SportsBrazil World Cup lineup vs Haiti today: Starting XI led by Vinicius Junior
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Vinícius Júnior and Brazil take on Haiti in Group C play on Friday. Check out Brazil's full starting lineup here.

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