Brazil 3-0 Haiti: Cunha double leads Samba stroll
Brazil cruised past Haiti 3-0 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice and Vinicius Junior adding a third. The win secured top spot in Group C.
Brazil cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Haiti in their final Group C match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The win secured top spot for the Seleção with 7 points, while Haiti finished bottom with three defeats.
Brazil dominated the first half, scoring three goals. Matheus Cunha opened the scoring in the 23rd minute. Vinicius Junior then set up Cunha for his second in the 36th minute. Just before halftime, Lucas Paqueta assisted Vinicius to make it 3-0 at the break.
The second half was more subdued as Brazil controlled possession without pushing for more goals. Haiti tried to respond but failed to break through Brazil's defense. The match ended 3-0.
Statistically, Brazil had 8 total shots with 5 on target, while Haiti had 7 shots with 3 on target. Brazil held 57% possession to Haiti's 43%. Both teams had 4 corners. Brazil's expected goals (xG) stood at 1.75, compared to Haiti's 0.23. Brazil's goalkeeper made 3 saves, Haiti's 2. Brazil completed 525 passes at 88% accuracy, Haiti 399 at 83%. Brazil committed 13 fouls and received 1 yellow card; Haiti had 14 fouls and 3 yellows.
The top-rated player was Brazil forward Matheus Cunha, who earned a 9.3 rating. In 64 minutes, he scored two goals from two shots and completed 29 passes. The 26-year-old Manchester United striker, with 22 caps and a market value of €75 million, was born in João and proved decisive.
In Group C standings, Brazil and Morocco both have 7 points, but Brazil leads on goal difference (+6 to +3). Scotland has 3 points, while Haiti is eliminated with 0 points.
Brazil advances to the Round of 16 as group winners, while Haiti's World Cup journey ends after three losses, scoring only 2 goals and conceding 8.
For more details, visit the match page, Brazil team page, or Haiti team page. Group standings are available on the groups page.