Matheus Cunha key to Brazil's system under Carlo Ancelotti
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 7:03 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Brazil's World Cup campaign is progressing with improvements noted in its adaptable attack under manager Carlo Ancelotti. Matheus Cunha has emerged as a crucial player, balancing scoring and playmaking roles while contributing defensively. His versatility offers Brazil a unique approach as they prepare for their knockout match against Japan. The team's performance in the group stage indicates growing confidence and cohesion as they seek to define their best lineup.
- •Brazil improves in group stage leading into knockout rounds.
- •Matheus Cunha has scored three goals and facilitates team play.
- •Ancelotti experiments with various player combinations before settling on Cunha.
- •Brazil faces a tough challenge against Japan in their next match.
- 7:03 AMYahoo Sports — How the new Brazil is taking shape and why Cunha is key
- 7:03 AMBBC Football — How the new Brazil is taking shape and why Cunha is key
"Former Brazil midfielder Lucas Leiva explains why Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha is so important to Brazil's adaptable system under Carlo Ancelotti.
"Former Brazil midfielder Lucas Leiva explains why Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha is so important to Brazil's adaptable system under Carlo Ancelotti.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 7:03 AMHow the new Brazil is taking shape and why Cunha is key
Former Brazil midfielder Lucas Leiva explains why Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha is so important to Brazil's adaptable system under Carlo Ancelotti.
- BBC FootballJun 29, 2026, 7:03 AMHow the new Brazil is taking shape and why Cunha is key
Former Brazil midfielder Lucas Leiva explains why Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha is so important to Brazil's adaptable system under Carlo Ancelotti.
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