Manchester United Striker Contributes Two Goals, Brazil Crushes Haiti at the 2026 World Cup

Brazil finally claimed their first full three points at the 2026 World Cup. After failing to secure a win in their opening Group C fixture, the Selecao bounced back with a 3-0 thrashing of Haiti for their second match at Lincoln Financial Field Stadium, early Saturday WIB.

Matheus Cunha was the central figure behind Brazil's victory. The Manchester United striker scored a brace that paved Brazil's way to lock all three points, while the remaining goal was contributed by Vinicius Junior.

With these three additional points, Brazil now hold 4 points from two matches. The Selecao lead the provisional Group C Standings thanks to a superior goal difference over Morocco, while Haiti remains rooted at the bottom of the table with zero points.

Brazil played with high intensity throughout the match. The squad coached by Carlo Ancelotti required this win after only recording a Draw in their opening fixture.

In the 12th minute, Raphinha successfully found the back of Haiti's net before the goal was ruled offside by the referee. Brazil's long-awaited opening goal finally arrived in the 23rd minute. An initial strike from Vinicius Junior was parried by Haitian Goalkeeper Johny Placide, before the loose rebound bounced off Matheus Cunha and rolled into the goal.

Holding a one-goal lead, Brazil ramped up their attacking pressure. Vinicius, Raphinha, and Cunha continuously troubled Haiti's defensive line.

In the 36th minute, Cunha once again showed his sharp finishing by netting his second goal. Cunha's left-footed strike flew perfectly into the top corner of Haiti's goal, putting Brazil 2-0 ahead.

Just before halftime, Lucas Paqueta played a through pass to Vinicius. The Real Madrid star calmly slotted the ball into the far post to extend the score to 3-0.

Haiti did create threatening chances in the second half. Ricardo Ade's header from a 62nd minute corner kick forced Alisson Becker into pulling off an outstanding save.

Endrick made his official tournament debut in this match, coming on as a substitute for Matheus Cunha in the 74th minute. Just two minutes after entering the pitch, Endrick played a pass to Douglas Santos that failed to be converted into a goal.

Endrick later also had a goal against Haiti ruled offside, after latching onto a through ball from Rayan.

When the final whistle sounded, the 3-0 scoreline remained unchanged. Brazil successfully secured their first victory at the 2026 World Cup.

Match Lineups

Brazil: Alisson Becker; Douglas Santos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Marquinhos, Danilo; Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes (Ederson 81'); Vinicius Junior (Danilo 80'), Lucas Paqueta (Gabriel Martinelli 64'), Raphinha (Rayan 40'); Matheus Cunha (Endrick 74').

Haiti: Johny Placide; Martin Experience, Hannes Delcroix, Jean-Kevin Duverne, Ricardo Ade, Carlens Arcus (Dominique 45'); Ruben Providence, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Derrick Etienne 81'), Danley Jean Jacques, Josue Casimir (Louicius Don Deedson 62'); Frantzdy Pierrot (Wilson Isidor 45').