Vinicius Jr (L) of Brazil competes during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)
With a more aggressive approach, five-time world champion Brazil powered past Haiti 3-0 in their second Group C match at the FIFA World Cup here on Friday to move to the top of the group.
With Raphinha, Matheus Cunha and Vinicius Junior leading the attack, Brazil adopted an attack-minded 4-3-3 formation, helping the world No. 6 squad build a commanding 3-0 lead before halftime.
Brazil dominated the opening stages and twice had goals ruled out for offside through Raphinha before Matheus Cunha opened the scoring in the 23rd minute. The Manchester United forward struck again in the 36th minute after being set up by Junior to put Brazil firmly in control.
Brazil added a third goal deep into first-half stoppage time when Lucas Paqueta threaded a pass into Junior, who finished with a right-footed strike to make it 3-0.
World No. 82 Haiti improved after halftime and forced Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson into two saves as Brazil eased off the pace following its dominant first half.
The victory lifted Brazil to the top of Group C on goal difference ahead of Morocco, with both teams on four points. Scotland is third on three points, while Haiti remains bottom without a point.
Brazil will face Scotland, while Morocco will take on Haiti in the final round of Group C matches on June 24.
Fans display a tifo during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Players of Brazil celebrate a goal during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Vinicius Jr (C) of Brazil vies with Hannes Delcroix of Haiti during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Players of Brazil celebrate a goal during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Vinicius Jr (L) of Brazil reacts during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Matheus Cunha (L) of Brazil celebrates a goal during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Sebastien Migne, head coach of Haiti, reacts during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Casemiro (2nd L) of Brazil vies with Josue Casimir (1st L) of Haiti during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Vinicius Jr (R) of Brazil reacts during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Matheus Cunha (front L) of Brazil celebrates a goal during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Matheus Cunha (front) of Brazil celebrates a goal during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Players of Brazil celebrate a goal during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Fans of Brazil react before the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Matheus Cunha (C) of Brazil celebrates a goal with Vinicius Jr during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Matheus Cunha (L) of Brazil celebrates a goal with Vinicius Jr during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Vinicius Jr (top) of Brazil celebrates a goal during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Vinicius Jr (L) of Brazil competes during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Vinicius Jr of Brazil scores a goal during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Brazil, reacts during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Players of Brazil enter the field before the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Matheus Cunha of Brazil celebrates a goal during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Vinicius Jr (R) of Brazil vies with Carlens Arcus of Haiti during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Matheus Cunha (bottom) of Brazil celebrates a goal during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Bruno Guimaraes (L) of Brazil passes the ball during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Matheus Cunha of Brazil celebrates a goal during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Brazilian former football star Ronaldinho waves his hand before the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Vinicius Jr (L) of Brazil celebrates a goal during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Vinicius Jr of Brazil reacts during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Matheus Cunha (2nd L) of Brazil scores a goal during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Players of Brazil celebrate a goal during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Vinicius Jr of Brazil reacts during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Players of Brazil celebrate a goal during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Rayan (L) of Brazil vies with Martin Experience (R) of Haiti during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Players of Brazil celebrate a goal during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Raphinha (L) of Brazil competes during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Brazil, reacts during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Matheus Cunha (C) of Brazil celebrates a goal with his teammates during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Vinicius Jr (front) of Brazil celebrates a goal during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Vinicius Jr of Brazil celebrates a goal during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Matheus Cunha of Brazil celebrates a goal during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Vinicius Jr of Brazil celebrates a goal during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Vinicius Jr of Brazil celebrates a goal during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Matheus Cunha (L) of Brazil celebrates a goal with his teammate during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Matheus Cunha of Brazil celebrates a goal during the group C match between Brazil and Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)