Matheus Cunha celebrates his first World Cup goals | OneFootball

Matheus Cunha scored twice in Brazil’s 3-0 win over Haiti in Philadelphia in the second round of the World CupCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Matheus Cunha celebrated his first-ever World Cup goals, scored on Friday night (19), in the 3-0 victory over Haiti in the second round. In the first half, he opened the scoring in the 23rd minute and found the net again in the 36th minute.

In an interview right after the match at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, he highlighted the opportunity to wear Brazil’s No. 9 shirt at a World Cup, despite the responsibility and pressure that number carries.

“I would do anything to be here, regardless of the shirt. Being able to wear the No. 9 shirt at a World Cup, I prefer to see the glass half full, with so many great players having worn this shirt. To be one more name in history who can score goals to help. (...) I see it as a privilege rather than a burden to carry,” he said excitedly.

Matheus Cunha wears the No. 9 shirt for the Brazil national team at the 2026 World CupCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

To secure Brazil’s first win at the tournament, he was well positioned to challenge a Haitian defender for the ball and open the scoring. For his second goal, he burst forward at speed and fired a powerful shot into the top corner to beat the opposing goalkeeper.

Versatile, Cunha is a forward who can also play in midfield. He has the ability to operate both as the focal point of the attack and as another key piece in helping with the passing game.

With the win over Haiti, Brazil moved to the top of Group C. They have four points and lead on goal difference (3 to Morocco’s 1). They will face Scotland on Wednesday (24) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami in the final round of the group stage.

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