Matheus Cunha scores twice in Brazil's World Cup win over Haiti
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 5:14 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Matheus Cunha scored two first-half goals, leading Brazil to a 3-0 victory against Haiti in Group C play on June 19 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Cunha's performance marked a significant improvement for Brazil after a lackluster opener against Morocco. Vinícius Júnior also contributed with a goal, showcasing enhanced offensive coordination. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti praised Cunha's impact but remained non-committal on lineup changes for their upcoming match against Scotland on June 24.
- •Cunha scored in the 23rd and 36th minutes.
- •Brazil improved offensively compared to their opener against Morocco.
- •The victory takes place in Philadelphia in front of over 68,000 fans.
- •Vinícius Júnior added a goal, marking his continued impact.
- •Brazil will face Scotland in their next Group C match.
- 5:14 AMYahoo Sports — 'Everything I've ever dreamed of:' Matheus Cunha shines in Brazil's win vs Haiti
"Brazil's offense looked much improved on Friday vs. Haiti than in its World Cup opener last week. It has Matheus Cunha to thank.
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