Brazil 3-0 Haiti: Five key takeaways from FIFA World Cup 2026 clash
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Selecao get their first win of the World Cup 2026.
Brazil knocked out Haiti from the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-0 victory. It could have been a bigger win if they had shown more energy in the second half.
Matheus Cunha got things started when he replaced Igor Thiago in the starting lineup, propelling Brazil ahead with a gritty beginning. A magnificent finish made it two for him and Brazil. Minutes later, Vinicius Junior added a third with a great one-on-one with the custodian.
Five key takeaways
5. Brazil fielded their oldest team in World Cup since 1962 final
Selecao starting lineup for their second World Cup 2026 group stage match against Haiti consisted of some of the oldest players. With an average of 30 years and 190 days, the South American giants fielded their oldest FIFA World Cup starting lineup since the 1962 final against Czechoslovakia.
4. Rayan sixth youngest player to play for Brazil at World Cup
Rayan, an AFC Bournemouth winger, earned his FIFA World Cup debut for the national side in Philadelphia. He came off the bench as a substitute for the ailing Raphinha. At 19 years and 320 days old, he became the sixth-youngest player to ever play for the Seleção during the tournament.
Rayan, who joined the Cherries from Brazilian side Vasco da Gama in January, scored five goals and assisted twice in 13 Premier League outings in his rookie season.
Also read: Who is Rayan? Brazil’s wonderkid at FIFA World Cup 2026
3. Endrick make his World Cup debut
Endrick made his official FIFA World Cup debut. He came on as a substitute for his side in their Group C game against Haiti in Philadelphia.
The 19-year-old was introduced into the game in the second half as Selecao aimed to dominate the group stage. Endrick scored just 13 minutes after coming on as a replacement, but the goal was disallowed due to offside.
2. Brazil uses two players under age of 20 for the second time in history
Endrick and Rayan, both teenagers, were the only players under 20 to play for Brazil versus Haiti in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage. Both came in as substitutes in the second half of their Group C encounter against Haiti. It marked the second occasion in history that Brazil have used two players under the age of 20 in the World Cup competition.
Last time, teenagers Pele and Mazzola appeared against Wales in 1958.
1. Haiti first nation to be eliminated from 2026 World Cup
After a 3-0 defeat to Brazil in Philadelphia, Haiti became the first nation to be officially eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In their first competition participation since 1974, they were technically eliminated from Group C after losing to Scotland and Brazil.
Haiti are at the bottom of Group C after two games. Due to their previous 1-0 loss to Scotland, they lost the head-to-head tiebreaker. It ensures their elimination irrespective of the result of their last group encounter.
Where do Brazil stand in the group?
They are first in group C.
Where do Haiti stand in the table?
They are bottom of the table.
Who were the goalscorers for Selecao?
Matheus Cunha and Vinicius Jr.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.