• Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0, advancing further in the World Cup.
• Matheus Cunha scored his first two World Cup goals during the match.
• Vinícius Junior contributed with a goal and two assists.
• Haiti becomes the first team eliminated from the tournament.
• Brazil's victory marked an improvement from their previous draw against Morocco.

In a decisive match at the World Cup 2026, Brazil's forward Matheus Cunha showcased his skills by scoring the first two goals in a 3-0 victory over Haiti, effectively eliminating the Caribbean team from the tournament. The Brazilian team, five-time champions, showed marked improvement from their previous 1-1 draw against Morocco, putting themselves on a higher footing in Group C with four points, just above Morocco on goal difference, according to Al Jazeera, Reuters, Channel News Asia, and SCMP.

Cunha's performance was complemented by Vinícius Junior, who not only scored a goal but also assisted Cunha for both of his strikes. The Brazilian team looked far more cohesive in their attack, contrasting their play in the previous group match, highlighting a tactical adjustment by head coach Carlo Ancelotti, reports Al Jazeera and Reuters.

Initially, Haiti managed some promising moments, particularly in the first 15 minutes of the match, but Brazil quickly took control with assertive play, leading to their first goal in the 23rd minute. After Vinícius’ initial shot was parried by Haiti’s goalkeeper, Johny Placide, Cunha capitalized on the rebound to score, according to Channel News Asia and SCMP.

Haiti's coach Sebastian Migne praised his team's endeavor during their second appearance in the World Cup finals since 1974, despite the loss. Migne remarked that his players "showed that they deserved to be here," acknowledging the substantial gap in talent they faced against Brazil, according to Reuters and SCMP.

In further developments, Brazil’s Raphinha had to leave the match due to an apparent leg injury just before halftime, adding to Brazil's challenges moving forward in the tournament as they aim for their first World Cup title since 2002, reports Channel News Asia.