Brazil returned to winning ways with a convincing 3-0 victory over Haiti in Group C, with all three goals coming in a dominant first half. Matheus Cunha was the star, scoring twice, while Vinicius Junior added a third to confirm Brazil’s qualification for the knockout rounds in front of a passionate Philadelphia crowd.
Goalscorers
Matheus Cunha opened the scoring after latching onto a rebound following a blocked shot. He then added his second with a clinical finish after Vinicius Junior played him in behind the Haitian defence. Vinicius Junior himself got on the scoresheet with a goal that showcased his explosive pace and technical ability, taking the ball around the goalkeeper and slotting home. All three goals came before half time, and Brazil managed the second half comfortably.
Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil
Under Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil look more organised and purposeful than in recent World Cup campaigns. Their opening draw with Morocco showed vulnerability, but the Haiti performance — particularly the first half — showed the attacking quality they possess. Cunha, Vinicius, and Rodrygo give Brazil a front three that can hurt any team on the planet.
Haiti’s Performance
Haiti competed hard but were simply outclassed by Brazil’s individual quality. The gap between the top seeds and the genuine World Cup debutants remains significant, though Haiti’s organisation and spirit in both their group matches showed the value of qualification for smaller footballing nations.
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