Carlo Ancelotti has got the response he would’ve desired from his Brazil team as they took complete control of their Group C clash with Haiti, searching for their first win of World Cup 2026.
After Brazil’s underwhelming opening draw against Morocco left a lot to be desired, Matheus Cunha netted a brace to put the Selecao in control against the Caribbean minnows, who are threatened with World Cup elimination if they lose tonight.
Vinicius Jr then made it three on the brink of half-time, latching on to a delectable lofted ball from Lucas Paqueta before slotting through the goalkeeper’s legs.
However, all was not perfect for Brazil after Raphinha, who had an early goal disallowed, was forced off with a hamstring injury.
Follow all of the latest from the Group C clash with our live blog below:
Brazil 3-0 Haiti
81 mins: Last few substitutions for both teams
Ederson and Danilo Santos are on for Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Jr for Brazil, while Derrick Etienne replaces Jean-Ricner Bellegarde.
NO GOAL! Brazil 3-0 Haiti
78 mins: That was the moment the whole of Brazil were hoping for – but it wasn’t to be.
Endrick is slipped in and fires through the legs of Placide, but the flag goes up!
He goes just a tad too early. Marginal stuff.
Brazil 3-0 Haiti
76 mins: CHANCE! Should’ve been four for Brazil!
They work it nicely across the width of the pitch to Douglas Santos, who is sprinting into the box but can’t find the composure to finish, blasting over.
Brazil 3-0 Haiti
72 mins: The game gets back underway and Jean-Jacques takes just a few seconds to pick up a yellow card for a heavy challenge.
During the hydration break, Ruben Providence was replaced by Lenny Joseph for Haiti.
Brazil 3-0 Haiti
71 mins: Just had our mandated hydration break, and we’re back to the action.
Brazil 3-0 Haiti
68 mins: OFF THE BAR! It’s a wonderful Brazil move of one-touch passes and backheels that’s nearly finished off by a stunning curling effort by Gabriel Martinelli – but it hits the underside of the bar and bounces away!
The flag goes up anyway, but replays showed it was very tight. That would’ve been some goal – maybe the goal of the tournament so far.
Brazil 3-0 Haiti
65 mins: Right, some changes to note.
Brazil have replaced double-scorer Matheus Cunha and Lucas Pacqueta with Endrick, the fan favourite, and Gabriel Martinelli. Chants of the Real Madrid teenager’s name ring around the Linc.
Haiti, meanwhile, brought on Louicius Deedson for Josué Casimir before the corner they very nearly scored from.
Brazil 3-0 Haiti
63 mins: SAVE! A huge stop from Alisson to deny a Haiti a certain goal as their corner is met by a brilliant header.
VAR then checks for a potential penalty for a high foot, but nothing it given in the end.
Brazil 3-0 Haiti
62 mins: Great challenge by Danilo to thwart Bellegarde who had driven into the box. Corner to come.
Endrick is getting stripped and ready to come on. The Brazil fans in attendance are getting excited.
