Cunha double over Haiti powers Brazil back on track

Brazil reignited their World Cup campaign with a commanding 3-0 win over Haiti in Philadelphia, driven by a sharp two-goal performance from Matheus Cunha. After criticism following their 1-1 draw with Morocco, Carlo Ancelotti’s reshaped side immediately showed greater intensity and control. Cunha opened the scoring midway through the first half, reacting quickest after Vinicius Junior’s effort was parried, and doubled the lead soon after when slipped through by Vinicius to fire home a powerful finish. Brazil added a third before halftime as Vinicius latched onto Lucas Paquetá’s lofted pass and calmly slotted between Johny Placide’s legs.

Haiti, already eliminated, nearly scored their first World Cup goal in 52 years when Ricardo Ade forced Alisson into a sharp save, but chances were scarce. Substitute Gabriel Martinelli later struck the bar, while Alisson preserved the clean sheet with two late stops. Brazil now face Scotland with qualification firmly within reach.