World Cup
12:30 p.mJune 20, 2026
Group stage – 2
Lincoln Financial Field
Referee: Alejandro Hernández, Spain
brazil
Haiti
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1.50
Expected Goals (xG)
0.25
-0.69
Prevented goals
-0.69
Passing by
461 (88%)
Accurate passes
331 (83%)
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1
G
Alisson
7.7
d
Douglas Santos
65′ rough
3
d
Gabriel Magalhães
7.7
4
d
Marquinhos (C)
7.9
13
d
Danilo
6.9
m
Lucas Paquetá
45+3′
5
m
Casemiro
7.3
8
m
Bruno Guimarães
7.2
F
Vinícius Junior
45+3′
36′ F
Matthew Cunha
23′
36′
11
F
Refinha
6.2
1
G
Johnny Placide (C)
6.3
8
d
Experience Martin
6.2
5
d
Hannes Delcroix
6.7
4
d
Ricardo Adé
6.6
22
d
Jean-Kevin Duverne
6.0
d
Charles Arcus
4′ rough
15
m
Reuben Providence
6.2
10
m
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
6.9
m
Danley Jean Jacques
72′ rough
21
m
Joshua Casimir
5.3
F
Frantzdy Pierrot
45+4′ elbowsSubstitutes
19
F
Yassin Fortune
9
F
Duckens Nazon
26
m
Woodensky Pierre
6
m
Carl Fred Sainté
24
d
Wilguens Paugain
14
d
Garven-Michee Methuselah
13
d
Duke Lacroix
3
d
Keeto Thermoncy
23
G
Joshua Duverger
12
G
Alexandre Pierre
F
Derrick Etienne
81′ Replaced by J. BellegardeF
Lenny Joseph
71′ Replaced by R. ProvidenceF
Louis Don Deedson
62′ Replaced by J. CasimirF
Wilson Isidor
46′ Replaced by F. Pierrotm
Dominique Simon
46′ Replaced by C. ArcusNo ranking data available for this league
Brazil cruised past Haiti 3-0 in their World Cup opener at Lincoln Financial Field, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice to set the tone for a dominant display.
Brazil arrived in Philadelphia as heavy favorites against Haiti, and wasted little time showing why. The Seleção controlled possession from the opening whistle, moving the ball with purpose and intent. Haiti’s defensive set-up looked fragile early on, and Brazil’s attacking players sensed the opportunity immediately.
Cunha broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute, firing past the Haiti goalkeeper to give Brazil the lead. The forward had barely celebrated when he doubled his tally just 13 minutes later, in the 36th minute. Two goals in a row swung the game decisively in Brazil’s favor, and Haiti found themselves chasing shadows.
Haiti offered little attacking resistance in the first half. Their shots lacked accuracy and they struggled to build meaningful moves from defense to attack. Brazil’s midfield controlled the pace, with Lucas Paquetá orchestrating play and creating space for attacking players.
The away side picked up three yellow cards at half-time, showing their frustration at being outplayed. Cunha’s performance was praised by observers, and Brazil looked capable of scoring more before the break.
Vinicius Junior added a third goal just before halftime in the 45th minute, which basically settled the game. The Brazilian winger’s finish came at the perfect time, giving his side a huge three-goal lead heading into the break.
In the second half, Brazil eased off the gas. With the game won, they managed the game instead of pushing for extra goals. Cunha left in the 64th minute, replaced by fresh legs as Brazil rotated their squad.
Haiti made tactical adjustments but never seriously threatened Alisson’s goal. The Brazilian goalkeeper made three saves and barely broke a sweat during the game. Marquinhos and Gabriel Magalhães controlled the defensive line with ease throughout.
Brazil finished with 57 percent possession and 88 percent passing accuracy, underscoring their control. They registered five shots on target compared to Haiti’s three, while generating an expected goals-against figure of 1.5 against their opponents’ 0.25.
The scoreboard reflected Brazil’s clear superiority in all departments. They now head into their next World Cup match with momentum and confidence. Haiti faces a difficult road after this heavy defeat.
