Danilo and Matheus Cunha start for Brazil against Haiti in World Cup

Brazil's national team coach Carlo Ancelotti has introduced two changes to the starting eleven for their second Group C match in the 2026 World Cup against Haiti. Right back Danilo and forward Matheus Cunha are set to start, taking the places of Roger Ibáñez and Igor Thiago, respectively.

The adjustments aim to bring more balance and passing quality to the team, as Ancelotti had hinted during his pre-match press conference. The midfield pairing of Casemiro and Lucas Paquetá, who faced criticism after Brazil's opening 1-1 draw with Morocco, will retain their starting positions. The attack will feature Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha, and Cunha.

Meanwhile, Haiti's coach Sébastien Migné has opted for a defensive strategy, deploying three central defenders: Ricardo Adé, Hannes Delcroix, and Jean-Kevin Duverne. This tactical choice comes after their narrow 1-0 defeat to Scotland in their opening game. Haiti's lineup includes Johny Placide in goal, with Arcus, Adé, Delcroix, Duverne, and Experience forming the defense.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:30 PM local time in Philadelphia. Brazil seeks its first win after a disappointing draw against Morocco, while Haiti aims to secure a positive result following their loss to Scotland.