Brazil 3–0 Haiti | FIFA World Cup 2026

Brazil opened their Group C campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Haiti at Philadelphia Stadium on Saturday, with Matheus Cunha scoring a brilliant brace and Vinícius Júnior adding a third deep into first-half stoppage time. The five-time world champions showcased their attacking prowess while maintaining defensive solidity in a performance that will send a warning to their Group C rivals.

Cunha Double Sets the Tone

The match was only 23 minutes old when Matheus Cunha opened the scoring for the Seleção. The forward found space inside the penalty area and finished clinically to give Brazil an early lead. Just 13 minutes later, in the 36th minute, Cunha struck again this time with another composed finish from close range doubling the advantage and putting Haiti on the back foot.

“Matheus was exceptional tonight,” said Brazil’s head coach after the match. “His movement off the ball, his finishing everything was at the highest level. He’s proving why he belongs at this World Cup.”

Vinícius Júnior Caps Off First-Half Dominance

With the clock ticking toward halftime, Brazil added a third goal through Vinícius Júnior in the 45+3rd minute. The Real Madrid star received an assist and made no mistake from inside the area, sending Brazil into the break with a commanding 3-0 lead. The timing of the goal was particularly cruel for Haiti, who had managed to keep the scoreline somewhat respectable until that moment.

Despite the lopsided scoreline, the possession statistics were surprisingly even. Brazil controlled 49% of possession compared to Haiti’s 43%, with 8% of the ball being contested. This suggests Haiti were competitive in midfield but ultimately lacked the cutting edge in the final third.

Brazil’s efficiency in front of goal proved decisive, with three goals from just four shots on target a clinical 75% conversion rate that Haiti simply couldn’t match.