Brazil earned its first victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia on Friday, June 19.
The team, managed by Carlo Ancelotti, initially struggled against Haiti's five-man defense but took control as Matheus Cunha scored two goals and Vinicius Junior added a third during first-half stoppage time.
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Haiti's lineup included Almere City midfielder Ruben Providence, who played nearly an hour after featuring in his country's opening match against Scotland.
The match also marked the World Cup debut of 19-year-old Real Madrid forward Endrick, who entered as a second-half substitute after remaining on the bench in Brazil's previous fixture against Morocco.
Brazil faces ongoing concerns after forward Raphinha was substituted in the 40th minute due to an unspecified injury, with Rayan replacing him.
In a separate Group stage fixture in Boston, Morocco secured its first tournament victory by defeating Scotland 1-0 following a goal by Ismael Saibari.
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Other Tournament Updates
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman discussed squad updates in Houston ahead of their second World Cup match against Sweden, noting injuries to Quinten Timber and Frenkie de Jong.
Koeman expressed hope that Timber would recover from a mild concussion in time to face Tunisia later in the tournament.
Additionally, Curaçao manager Dick Advocaat spoke about his team's mindset following a 7-1 loss to Germany as they prepare to face Ecuador.
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The upcoming match between Turkey and Paraguay is scheduled to kick off at 05:00 hours.
