Matheus Cunha makes World Cup debut for Brazil against Morocco

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Matheus Cunha makes World Cup debut for Brazil against Morocco
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Matheus Cunha made his World Cup debut for Brazil in their match against Morocco on Saturday. Entering the game shortly after the hour mark, Cunha had a subdued performance but was recognized by Brazilian media as one of the better players on the field. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Brazil's attack struggling to find consistent rhythm. Brazilian outlets highlighted Cunha’s contributions, particularly his playmaking and defensive efforts. Brazil will face Haiti next on Saturday morning at 01:30 BST.

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  • Cunha has played 25 times for Brazil since his debut in 2021.
  • He provided a key pass to Vinicius Junior during the match.
  • Brazil will play Haiti next in the World Cup.
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Manchester United’s Matheus Cunha made his World Cup debut on Saturday night.Brazil matchCunha has played 25 times for the Brazilian national team, making his debut in 2021.He has only scored once, ...

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