Brazil needed less than 45 minutes at Lincoln Financial Field on Friday to put Haiti’s World Cup away. Matheus Cunha scored twice in a 12-minute span, Vinícius Júnior added a third before the half, and by the final whistle, Haiti had become the first team eliminated from World Cup 2026.
Cunha’s Double, and Vinícius Made It Look Easy
Cunha broke through in the 23rd minute, finishing a move Carlo Ancelotti’s side had been building since kickoff, then doubled his tally 12 minutes later to make it 2-0. Vinícius Júnior put the result beyond doubt just before halftime, finishing calmly after Lucas Paquetá played him through on goal. Brazil controlled the ball for long stretches of the second half without needing to add to the scoreline, content to run the clock on a Haiti side that never found an answer.
Haiti’s Tournament Ends in Philadelphia
The result confirmed what Haiti’s opening loss had already made likely: a second defeat in Group C eliminated the Caribbean nation from the tournament, the first team knocked out of World Cup 2026. It is a hard end to a historic run for a program making just its second World Cup appearance, one that closed in front of a full house at Lincoln Financial Field rather than back home.
Group C Is Now a Two-Team Race
Brazil moves to four points and the top of Group C on goal difference, level with Morocco, which also won its second match. Scotland sits third with three points and must beat Brazil in the group finale on June 24 to keep its own knockout hopes alive. For Ancelotti, the math is simple: almost any result against the Scots secures top spot, with a place in the Round of 32 well within reach.
Philadelphia hosts several more matches before the tournament shifts into the knockout rounds, and Lincoln Financial Field will see plenty more traffic before this World Cup is over. Fans making the trip can check our Lincoln Financial Field parking guide for the routes, passes, and price comparisons worth knowing before kickoff.
What was the final score between Brazil and Haiti?
Brazil won 3-0, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice and Vinícius Júnior adding a third goal before halftime.
Has Haiti been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. The loss to Brazil was Haiti’s second defeat of the group stage, making it the first team eliminated from World Cup 2026.
Where does Brazil play its final Group C match?
Brazil closes out group play against Scotland on June 24, needing only a positive result to guarantee top spot in Group C.
Where was the Brazil vs. Haiti match played?
The match was played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
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