Matheus Cunha Shines as Brazil Cruise Past Haiti 3-0 in FIFA World Cup

Brazil produced their most convincing performance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far, defeating Haiti 3-0 in a crucial Group C encounter and moving into a strong position to reach the knockout stage. The victory was powered by a standout display from Matheus Cunha, whose two goals and overall influence helped transform Brazil’s attack after a disappointing draw in their opening match.

Entering the contest after a 1-1 stalemate against Morocco, Brazil were under pressure to deliver a more authoritative performance. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti responded with tactical adjustments, handing Matheus Cunha a starting role. The decision paid immediate dividends as the striker emerged as the key figure in Brazil’s victory.

Brazil opened the scoring through Cunha, who capped off a flowing attacking move involving Vinicius Junior. The forward then produced the match’s defining moment with a spectacular second goal. Off balance and surrounded by defenders, Cunha managed to maintain control before firing an emphatic finish past the Haitian goalkeeper, a strike that ESPN described as the “moment of the day” at the World Cup.

Vinicius Junior, one of Brazil’s most dangerous players throughout the evening, added the third goal to seal the win. The Real Madrid star not only found the net himself but also provided assists for both of Cunha’s goals, underlining his importance to Brazil’s attacking setup.

The result marked a significant improvement from Brazil’s opening game and highlighted the effectiveness of Ancelotti’s revised system. Cunha’s movement, link-up play and ability to create space gave the Brazilian attack greater balance, allowing creative players such as Vinicius and Lucas Paqueta to operate more freely.

For Haiti, the defeat was a major setback. After previously losing 1-0 to Scotland in their opening Group C fixture, the Caribbean nation needed a positive result to keep their qualification hopes alive. Instead, the 3-0 loss left them with two defeats from two matches and ended their chances of advancing to the Round of 32.

The victory moved Brazil to the top of Group C on goal difference. With four points from two matches, the five-time world champions now head into their final group game against Scotland full of confidence, while Haiti will face Morocco in their last match looking to end their campaign on a positive note.