Haiti will seek its first-ever FIFA World Cup point or victory when the national team faces five-time champions Brazil in a Group C match on Friday at Philadelphia Stadium in Pennsylvania.
Les Grenadiers enter the second matchday after a narrow 1-0 defeat against Scotland in Boston.
Despite the loss, Haiti recorded 15 shots and matched Brazil with 22 touches inside the opposition box.
Defensive and Attacking Highlights
Haitian defender Hannes Delcroix set a national World Cup record in the opening match by completing all 66 of his attempted passes.
He also led his team with six clearances and six possession recoveries.
Attacking contributions were led by Jean Bellegarde, Frantzdy Pierrot, and Ruben Providence. The trio collectively registered nine of the team's 15 total shots against Scotland.
Brazil enters the fixture seeking its first win of the 2026 tournament after a 1-1 draw against Morocco.
Vinícius Júnior scored the lone goal for the South American side.
Historical records show this fixture marks the fourth overall meeting and the first-ever World Cup match between the two nations.
Brazil holds a perfect three-win record from past encounters.
