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Douglas Santos urges Brazil not to underestimate Haiti ahead of match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:46 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Douglas Santos urges Brazil not to underestimate Haiti ahead of match

Summary

Brazil defender Douglas Santos stressed the importance of taking Haiti seriously before their upcoming World Cup match in Philadelphia. Following a 1-1 draw with Morocco, he emphasized that the team must play with humility and focus on securing three points. Santos acknowledged Haiti's competitive nature after their narrow 1-0 loss to Scotland and indicated Brazil needs to improve defensively. He expressed confidence that the team will perform better now that the pressure of their initial match has eased. Neymar's recovery from injury remains a hopeful agenda for the team.

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•Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their World Cup opener.
•Douglas Santos warns against underestimating Haiti's competitive strength.
•Haiti lost 1-0 to Scotland in their opening match.
•The match between Brazil and Haiti is scheduled for Friday in Philadelphia.
•Santos hopes Neymar can recover from a calf injury soon.

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2:46 PMYahoo Sports — Brazil can't expect easy win over Haiti, says Douglas Santos

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Brazil defender Douglas Santos said the five-time World Cup winners cannot afford to take Haiti lightly after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Morocco in their opener.He expressed confidence that the Selecao would improve now the pressure and anxiety of their World Cup opener had passed, with Brazil seeking their first title since 2002.
— Yahoo Sports

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