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Cunha Scores Twice as Brazil Dominates Haiti 3-0 in World Cup

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in their second group stage match of the 2026 World Cup.
  • Matheus Cunha scored twice in the first half, and Vinícius Júnior added another goal.
  • Brazil currently has one win and one draw, accumulating 4 points in the group, while Haiti is eliminated.

Brazil secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Haiti in their second group stage match of the 2026 World Cup, taking a significant step towards the knockout phase.

Matheus Cunha was the standout performer, netting two goals in the first half. His brace, coupled with a strike from Vinícius Júnior, gave Brazil a comfortable 3-0 lead by halftime. This dominant performance marked Brazil's 41st time scoring three goals in a single World Cup match, a historic high for the team.

Despite the absence of star player Neymar, Brazil controlled the game, with 57% possession in the first half and limited opportunities for Haiti. The Caribbean nation, now the first team eliminated from the tournament, struggled to create chances, registering no shots on target in the first half.

With this win, Brazil now holds one victory and one draw, accumulating four points in Group C. The result effectively ends Haiti's hopes of advancing, while Brazil solidifies its position in the group.

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