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Brazil prepares to face Haiti in World Cup second round match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:53 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Brazil prepares to face Haiti in World Cup second round match
Summary

Brazil will compete against Haiti on Friday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time. After a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their tournament opener, Brazil aims for its first victory under coach Carlo Ancelotti. Ancelotti emphasized the need for improved gameplay and pressure application, while defender Gabriel Magalhães acknowledged the challenges posed by Haiti's physicality. Haiti, ranked 85th in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking, is participating in its second World Cup, having lost 1-0 to Scotland in its opening match. Neymar did not travel with the team due to injury recovery. The teams have not faced each other in ten years, with Brazil winning their last encounter 7-1 during the 2016 Copa América.

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  • •Brazil fights for its first win after drawing with Morocco.
  • •Haiti plays in its second World Cup after 52 years.
  • •Neymar remains in New Jersey for injury recovery.
  • •Last matchup ended in a 7-1 victory for Brazil in 2016.
  • •Match set for June 19 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
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  • 11:53 AMYahoo Sports — Brazil take on Haiti this Friday in the Cup's second round
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Brazil National Team players during their final training session at the Columbia Park Training Center in preparation for the match against HaitiCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBFBrazil will face Haiti in the...

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