Brazil stops Haiti in World Cup, Matheus Cunha scores twice
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:31 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Brazil secured a 3-0 victory over Haiti on June 20 in Philadelphia, reviving their World Cup campaign. Matheus Cunha scored two goals, and Vinicius Junior added another, putting Brazil in a favorable position heading into their next match against Scotland on June 24. Haiti, competing in their first World Cup since 1974, is set to end their tournament after facing Morocco. Brazil's improved performance follows their earlier draw with Morocco, and they now lead the group on goal difference.
- •Matheus Cunha scored twice in the victory over Haiti.
- •Vinicius Junior added Brazil's third goal before halftime.
- •Haiti's participation in the World Cup ends after their next match.
- •Brazil leads their group, edging out Morocco on goal difference.
- •Neymar did not play due to a calf injury.
- 4:31 AMYahoo Sports — Brazil relieves pressure with dominant Haiti win and brings hope to World Cup run
- 2:42 AMYahoo Sports — Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign
"Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil eased past Haiti 3-0 on Friday to breathe life into their World Cup campaign and close in on a spot in the last 32.Aggrieved at not coming away with a point from their 1-0 loss to Scotland last week, Haiti coach Sebastien Migne urged his players to embrace the opportunity to play Brazil at a World Cup.
"Brazil rebounded with an emphatic defeat of Haiti in its second World Cup match, giving optimism to the team that it can make a deep run this summer.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 4:31 AMBrazil relieves pressure with dominant Haiti win and brings hope to World Cup run
Brazil rebounded with an emphatic defeat of Haiti in its second World Cup match, giving optimism to the team that it can make a deep run this summer.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 2:42 AMBrazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign
Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil eased past Haiti 3-0 on Friday to breathe life into their World Cup campaign and close in on a spot in the last 32.Aggrieved at not coming away with a point from their 1-0 loss to Scotland last week, Haiti coach Sebastien Migne urged his players to embrace the opportunity to play Brazil at a World Cup.
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