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World Cup 2026: Brazil beats Haiti 3-0 but questions remain

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in their second match of the 2026 World Cup, but uncertainties about the team's performance persist.
  • Matheus Cunha scored twice and Vinicius Junior added a goal before halftime, but Brazil failed to score in the second half.
  • Raphinha left the match with an injury in the 40th minute, adding to the team's concerns despite the victory.

Brazil secured a 3-0 victory over Haiti in their second match of the 2026 World Cup, yet the team's performance still leaves lingering doubts. Coach Carlo Ancelotti had promised a different Brazil, but the win did little to dispel the uncertainty surrounding the South American squad.

Matheus Cunha, a forward for Manchester United, netted two goals in the first half, and Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior scored another. Cunha's inclusion was a key change by Ancelotti that paid off in the initial period. However, Brazil could not find the net again in the second half.

The team suffered a setback when Barcelona winger Raphinha was forced off with an injury in the 40th minute. He appeared visibly concerned as he left the field, with teammates offering support. Neymar, watching from the stands, celebrated goals like any other fan. While securing a win was crucial for Brazil, their signature "Jogo Bonito" (beautiful game) has yet to fully materialize in this World Cup.

The team was not happy because the debut did not go well, especially the first half. Tomorrow we will play a different game, of much higher quality.

— Carlo AncelottiThe coach's pre-match statement about the team's performance and expectations.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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