Cunha and Vini steer Brazil to first win, Raphinha goes off injured | OneFootball

In Philadelphia, in the United States, the Brazil national team is doing what was expected of it against Haiti this Friday (19), in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The partial 3-0 lead, built in the first half with a brace from Matheus Cunha and another from Vini Jr, was the result of total control from the very start of the match.

Raphinha, for example, even scored first, but the goal was disallowed for offside.

The Barcelona forward had another chance right after that, one-on-one with the goalkeeper, but overhit it and sent it wide.

Then Matheus Cunha appeared, like a "classic" No. 9, to win the loose ball after the goalkeeper’s rebound following a shot from Vini Jr, and open the scoring for Brazil.

Still in the first half, Paquetá won the ball back, Vini Jr provided a beautiful assist, and Matheus Cunha entered the box and unleashed a rocket to make it two.

Paquetá showed up once again to assist Vini Jr, who got into the box on his own and slotted it past the goalkeeper to make it three.

🤕 Cause for concern?

The sad news of the first half was Raphinha’s possible muscle injury. He was replaced by Rayan after putting his hand on the back of his right thigh.

🤔 Does he need to come back with changes?

Ancelotti has the following players available on the bench: Ederson, Weverton, Ibañez, Bremer, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, Ederson Santos, Danilo Santos, Fabinho, Gabriel Martinelli, Luiz Henrique, Endrick and Igor Thiago.

Only Neymar, who is still recovering and did not even travel, is unavailable.

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