Kolkata : Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 to top Group C, bettering Goal Difference than Morocco. With this Haiti’s run in FIFA World Cup 2026 ends
It took over 20 minutes, but once Brazil got going there was not stopping the five-time champions. Vinicius Jr created the first goal by firing a shot that Johnny Placide couldn’t hold on to. Matheus Cunha was in the right place at the right time and tapped in from close range.
Just thirteen minutes later, that combination paid dividends again for the Seleçao. After snatching possession in midfield, Vinicius Jr slid the ball through to Cunha. The Manchester United forward lashed the ball into the top corner to double Brazil’s lead.
The South Americans added a third in first half stoppage time. Vini Jr switched from playmaker to goalscorer, controlling a pass from Lucas Paqueta before sliding it under an onrushing Placide.
In the second half, the Seleçao managed the game, finding moments to push for more goals. Second-half sub Gabriel Martinelli was denied a wonderful goal by the crossbar and Endrick found the net only to have his celebrations curtailed by the assistant referee’s flag.
Haiti battled on looking to open their account at the tournament but could not find a way past Allison. With the defeat, the Caribbean nation’s first appearance at the FIFA World Cup since 1974 will end after their match against Morocco on 24 June. Brazil will take on Scotland the same day in Miami.
Matheus Cunha’s first goal was just his second senior international goal for Brazil and his first at the World Cup. His double helped Brazil overtake Germany as the highest scoring country in World Cup history with 240 goals.
