Ancelotti tweaks Brazil lineup for Haiti clash

Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti has adjusted the starting eleven for their second group stage match in the 2026 World Cup against Haiti. The team will see Danilo and Matheus Cunha enter the lineup, replacing Roger Ibáñez and Igor Thiago from the debut match against Morocco.

Alisson will start in goal, protected by a defense of Douglas Santos, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, and Danilo. The midfield will consist of Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, and Lucas Paquetá, with Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha, and Matheus Cunha leading the attack.

Ancelotti had previously indicated his intention to make alterations to the squad, aiming to enhance the team's balance and passing quality. The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:30 PM local time in Philadelphia at the Lincoln Financial Field. Alejandro Hernández from Spain will officiate the game.

Brazil began their World Cup campaign with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Morocco. Haiti, meanwhile, suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat to Scotland in their opening fixture.