Brazil vs Haiti (FIFA World Cup 2026) – Recap, Score, Highlights & How to Watch

Brazil delivered a commanding performance to record a 3-0 win over Haiti in their Group C match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Matheus Cunha starred with a first-half brace and Vinícius Júnior added the third goal, lifting Brazil (ranked 5th) to the top of the group.

The match was played on June 19, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Brazil’s victory (their first of the tournament) puts them level on 4 points with Morocco (who beat Scotland earlier), with Brazil ahead on goal difference. Haiti (ranked 83rd) remain scoreless with 0 points and are effectively eliminated.

Match Summary and Key Events of FIFA World cup Brazil vs Haiti

Brazil controlled the game from the outset. Raphinha even put the ball in the net early, but that goal was ruled offside in the 6th minute. Brazil didn’t have to wait long, as Matheus Cunha opened the scoring in the 23rd minute. Cunha was fed by Vinícius Jr., deflected a clearance, and buried it for 1–0.

Just 10 minutes later (around the 33rd minute), Cunha struck again – finishing a Vinícius Júnior through-ball into the top corner to make it 2–0. Before halftime, Bruno Guimarães sent a lofted pass to Vinícius Jr., who finished calmly to score Brazil’s third goal in first-half stoppage time (45+3′). At halftime it was Brazil 3, Haiti 0.

• 23′ – Matheus Cunha 1–0 (off an own-goal “clearance”): Cunha got on the end of a Vinícius Jr. cross and opened the scoring.
• 33′ – Matheus Cunha 2–0: Vinícius Jr. set up Cunha, who rifled home Brazil’s second.
• 45+3′ – Vinícius Júnior 3–0: Lucas Paquetá found Vinícius at the top of the area; Vinícius finished low for the third.

In the second half, Haiti rallied and even threatened Brazil’s goal. The Haitians won a series of corners and nearly scored at 63′ when Rayan (Haiti) met a corner, but Brazil’s goalkeeper Alisson Becker made a reflex save to maintain the clean sheet. Brazil was content to preserve the 3-0 lead; Endrick and Rayan (Brazil) came on late, but the scoreline held.

Opta statistics underline Brazil’s dominance. Brazil registered 8 shots (5 on target) to Haiti’s 8 (3 on target) and generated an expected-goals (xG) of about 1.5 versus Haiti’s 0.23. Brazil controlled 57% of possession and created by far the clearer opportunities, cruising to a deserved win.

Standings, Group C Context & What’s Next

With this win, Brazil (4 points) leapfrogged Morocco atop Group C (Morocco also 4 points) thanks to a superior goal difference. Scotland trails with 3 points (after beating Morocco), and Haiti remain on 0. In practical terms, Haiti’s World Cup is over with no points after two games.

The final Group C matches (on June 24) will be decisive. Brazil next faces Scotland (for first place), while Morocco plays Haiti. Brazil’s 4 points from two games already match what Ecuador earned in winning Group E, reflecting how well the Selecão recovered after their opening draw. A similar 4-point total is up for grabs by other group leaders, so each goal and point will matter in these final games.

Lineups & Player Performances

Brazil’s manager Carlo Ancelotti made a couple of key changes from the Morocco match. Matheus Cunha was introduced up front (replacing Igor Thiago), forming a front three of Raphinha, Vinícius Jr. and Cunha. The defense was Alisson in goal behind fullbacks Danilo and Alex Sandro, with Gabriel Magalhães and Marquinhos (captain) at center-back. The midfield trio featured Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães and Lucas Paquetá.

Haiti set up in a compact 5-4-1 to try to stifle Brazil’s attack. Their lone forward was Frantzdy Pierrot, who had a header saved against Scotland in their first match. In this game, Pierrot and his teammates fought hard, but Brazil’s quality shone through. Haiti created a few chances in open play, but could not break through Brazil’s organized defense.

Player stat highlights:

• Matheus Cunha (Brazil) – 2 goals, 2 shots on target (2 of Brazil’s 5 on goal).
• Vinícius Júnior (Brazil) – 1 goal, 1 assist (involved in all 3 goals). (He’s now scored in back-to-back World Cup matches.)
• Lucas Paquetá (Brazil) – 1 assist (set up Vinícius for the third goal).
• Alisson Becker (Brazil) – clean sheet, crucial save at 63′ to deny Haiti.
• Haiti’s Team – despite no goals, they held Brazil 0-0 in the second half and won possession battles, earning praise for their “heroic” effort.

Viewing Info: Where to Watch & Highlights

For fans who missed the live broadcast or want to replay key moments, the match highlights are widely available. FOX Sports published an extended highlights video (announced by Ian Darke and Landon Donovan) showing all three goals and top plays. Major sports networks (ESPN, BBC, Sky Sports) also posted clips of Cunha’s brace and Vinícius’s goal, while the official FIFA YouTube channel shared highlights clips.

If you want to catch Brazil’s next games or review this one, here’s how it was broadcast in the U.S.: the Brazil–Haiti match aired live on FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) starting at 8:30pm Eastern on June 19. Cable-cutters could stream it via services like FuboTV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, or Peacock, all of which offered free trials.

Brazil 3-0 Haiti saw Cunha and Vinícius Jr. shine as Brazil claimed top spot in Group C. The Selecão look to carry this momentum into their final group match and beyond. For fans searching for “Brazil vs Haiti live score,” “Brazil match highlights,” “World Cup 2026 standings” or “where to watch Brazil vs Haiti,” this recap has you covered with the scoreline, key plays, standings update, and broadcast info.