Matheus Cunha World Cup Goals Light Up Brazil Win

Brazil – (Web Desk) – Matheus Cunha World Cup goals were the highlight of the night as Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match on Friday in Philadelphia. The Manchester United forward delivered when it mattered most, silencing any doubts about his place in the starting lineup.

Carlo Ancelotti made two changes from Brazil’s opening draw against Morocco. Cunha replaced Igor Thiago up front, and the decision paid off quickly. The Brazilian attack looked sharper, more connected, and far more dangerous with Cunha leading the line.

Brazil broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute. Vinicius Junior drove inside from the left and fired a shot that the goalkeeper could only parry. Cunha reacted fastest and forced the ball over the line for his first-ever World Cup goal.

Thirteen minutes later, Cunha doubled the lead. Vinicius slipped a perfectly timed pass into his run, and the forward struck a left-footed finish into the top corner. It was a goal full of quality and confidence.

Joy turned to concern when Raphinha went down with an apparent leg injury in the 40th minute. He had already had one goal ruled offside and missed another clear chance before leaving the field.

Vinicius Junior added a third goal in first-half stoppage time, finishing low past the goalkeeper after a smart ball from Lucas Paqueta. Brazil went into the break fully in control.

Haiti showed real spirit throughout. They had their best chance after the break when centre-back Ricardo Ade met a corner with a powerful near-post header, forcing Alisson into a sharp reaction save.

The result puts Brazil on four points in Group C, level with Morocco on goal difference. Haiti became the first team eliminated from the tournament after Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 earlier the same day.