Brazil 3-0 Haiti: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
All our updates, including post-match reaction, following our text commentary stream of the Group C clash.
This page is now closed, but a summary of the football game is available below, and you can click here for our full match report. Thanks for joining us at Al Jazeera Sport.
This page is now closed, but a summary of the football game is available below, and you can click here for our full match report. Thanks for joining us at Al Jazeera Sport.
- Five-time winners Brazil win their first match of FIFA World Cup 2026 beating Haiti 3-0.
- The Group C game is being played at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, United States, where Matheus Cunha scored Brazil’s first two goals. Vinicius Junior added a third before the break.
- Selecao were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco in their opening game as they seek their first trophy since 2002.
- In their first appearance in 52 years, Haiti went down 1-0 in a battling display against Scotland.
- Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 earlier in the day in the other game in the group in Boston.
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- 20 Jun 2026 - 03:10(03:10 GMT)
That’s a wrap
Brazil came into this match knowing exactly what they needed to do, and achieved it.
Haiti, knowing nothing less than a draw would be sufficient for their survival, will have to pack their bags following their final group match against Morocco.
Brazil go top of Group C temporarily, and will hope they can solidify it when they next face Scotland on June 24.
We hope you enjoyed our coverage, and on behalf of Kevin Hand, this is Rohan Sharma signing off.
Three goals and three points for Brazil! 👏#FIFAWorldCup
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 20, 2026
- 20 Jun 2026 - 03:04(03:04 GMT)
Next up for Al Jazeera Sport
Our World Cup coverage continues into tomorrow, with heavyweights Germany taking on the Ivory Coast.
Germany, fresh off a 7-1 drubbing of Curacao, will hope to secure their spot in the next round with a comprehensive performance.
Ivory Coast, who beat Ecuador in the first matchday with a 90th-minute winner, will hope they defy the odds and come away with a famous result.
That blog is set to begin at 17:00 GMT, so make sure to tune in!
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— DFB-Team (@DFB_Team) June 14, 2026
- 20 Jun 2026 - 03:02(03:02 GMT)
Vinicius Junior is your Player of the Match
After assisting Cunha’s second goal and scoring the third, the Real Madrid forward played an influential role in today’s outcome.
You voted Vinícius Júnior @MichelobUltra Superior Player of the Match! 👑
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— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 20, 2026
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Tale of the tape
Brazil 3-0 Haiti
Brazil have moved to the top of Group C following their comfortable 3-0 win over Haiti at Philadelphia Stadium. pic.twitter.com/V1Ta1gXFPl
— Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) June 20, 2026
- 20 Jun 2026 - 02:55(02:55 GMT)
In a league of their own
41 – This is the 41st time Brazil has scored at least three goals in a FIFA World Cup match, five more than any other team in tournament history (Germany 36).
Entertainers. pic.twitter.com/djVKfVekBm
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) June 20, 2026
- 20 Jun 2026 - 02:48(02:48 GMT)
Making his mark
Endrick makes his #FIFAWorldCup debut! 🔛🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/FDBQHBBqHa
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 20, 2026
- 20 Jun 2026 - 02:43(02:43 GMT)
Read all about it: Our Brazil-Haiti match report is live
Click here to read all about Brazil’s first win at World Cup 2026.
- 20 Jun 2026 - 02:41(02:41 GMT)
Plenty of experience
This is Brazil’s oldest starting XI in a FIFA World Cup match since the 1962 final against Czechoslovakia (30 years and 216 days).
via @OptaJoao https://t.co/twNiJoExWP
— Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) June 19, 2026
- 20 Jun 2026 - 02:34(02:34 GMT)
Brazil go top of Group C
The boys in canary yellow are back to winning ways after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Morocco.
Despite Morocco beating Scotland 1-0 in the game just before in Boston, it is Brazil who end in first place.
Both teams have four points after two matches, but Brazil enjoy a healthier goal difference.
Cunha’s two goals underpinned the victory, with Vinicius Junior scoring his second goal of the World Cup as well.
Full-time: Brazil 3-0 Haiti
FIM DE JOGO NA FILADÉLFIA!
🇧🇷3-0🇭🇹
⚽️ Cunha
⚽️ Cunha
⚽️ Vini JrMAIS TRÊS PONTOS PARA O BRASIL! 🇧🇷🏆
A Seleção Brasileira vence o Haiti e segue firme na busca pela classificação às oitavas de final da Copa do Mundo FIFA 2026.
Próximo desafio: Escócia, na quarta-feira (24),… pic.twitter.com/1O9j8tG5LU
— brasil (@CBF_Futebol) June 20, 2026
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Full-time: Brazil 3-0 Haiti
The referee finally calls time, and Brazil come away with an important 3-0 victory.
Haiti, who have lost both their matches, will exit the tournament after their third group match.
Full-time: Brazil 3-0 Haiti
- 20 Jun 2026 - 02:30(02:30 GMT)
Haiti win corner
The attempt is driven in from the left side into the box.
But Brazil are able to come up big and prevent any late surprises.
90+4 mins: Brazil 3-0 Haiti
- 20 Jun 2026 - 02:29(02:29 GMT)
Brazil win late free kick
It is driven in by Danilo Santos into the box from the right side.
Haiti are able to head it away, before setting off on a counter towards the Brazilian end.
The ball eventually makes its way to Simon outside the box, who tests Alisson with a long-range effort, but Alisson is able to parry it away for a left-side corner.
90+3 mins: Brazil 3-0 Haiti
- 20 Jun 2026 - 02:27(02:27 GMT)
Ederson unable to finish
He tries to get on the end of a square ball from the left side, but is unable to land the ball on the target by the right upright.
90+1 mins: Brazil 3-0 Haiti
- 20 Jun 2026 - 02:26(02:26 GMT)
Five minutes added
Only five more minutes now for the teams to play out in Philadelphia.
90+1 mins: Brazil 3-0 Haiti
- 20 Jun 2026 - 02:24(02:24 GMT)
Isidor foiled
The wily forward weaves in from the left side, with a marker hot on his heels.
He tries to beat Alisson through a tight gap at the near post, but his shot is deflected for a left-side corner.
The eventual corner is taken, but Brazil are up to the task. Haiti regain possession as they look to pull one back late.
88 mins: Brazil 3-0 Haiti
- 20 Jun 2026 - 02:20(02:20 GMT)
Haiti on the way out
With just about five minutes plus stoppage remaining, it looks like Haiti will become the first country to be eliminated from the tournament.
They lost 1-0 to Scotland in the first round of matches.
85 mins: Brazil 3-0 Haiti
- 20 Jun 2026 - 02:18(02:18 GMT)
Haiti make substitution
Derrick Etienne Jr replaces Bellegarde.
82 mins: Brazil 3-0 Haiti
- 20 Jun 2026 - 02:17(02:17 GMT)
Double change for Brazil
Danilo Santos and Ederson Silva come on for Vinicius Junior and Guimaraes.
81 mins: Brazil 3-0 Haiti
- 20 Jun 2026 - 02:14(02:14 GMT)
Endrick goal ruled offside
Rayan slips a pass forward for Endrick to attack.
As Endrick cuts away to the right, he is able to needle a poke through the keeper’s legs.
But before the striker can celebrate, he spots the linesman has his flag up.
78 mins: Brazil 3-0 Haiti
Brazil’s Endrick scores a goal that was later disallowed [Mike Segar/Reuters] - 20 Jun 2026 - 02:13(02:13 GMT)
Santos goes over
After receiving the ball from Rayan, Santos continues his run down the left inside channel.
He tries to aim for the far right post, but ends up sending it over.
77 mins: Brazil 3-0 Haiti