Brazil secured a 3-0 victory over Haiti in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C match at Philadelphia Stadium, eliminating the Caribbean nation from the tournament. The win offers brief relief for a squad heavily criticized for inconsistent performances under manager Carlo Ancelotti, though a first-half injury to forward Raphinha compounds an existing roster crisis.
Matheus Cunha established early control for Brazil by scoring a brace with goals in the 22nd and 35th minutes. Just before halftime, VinÃcius Júnior added a third strike at the 45 mark, sealing the 3-0 outcome as Raphinha dealt with an initial first-half injury scare.
Raphinha left the pitch in the 39th minute clutching the back of his right thigh. He was replaced by Rayan, who stepped in to make his World Cup debut amid ongoing concerns over Raphinha’s suspected thigh injury and the continued absence of Neymar. Neymar was previously ruled out for his second consecutive group-stage match due to a lingering calf issue sustained at the end of his club season.
Medical staff are currently evaluating the extent of the damage, reviewing Raphinha’s prior training management and recent injury history. Brazil now advances to their final group stage match against Scotland. Haiti exits their first World Cup appearance since 1974 after two consecutive losses.