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Brazil sweep into form as Cunha’s quickfire double sparks World Cup win over Haiti

The Guardian UK Saturday 20 June 2026, 03:05 UTC By PA Media 1 min read
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Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil moved top of World Cup Group C with a 3-0 win over Haiti. Vinícius Júnior netted the third, with all of the goals coming in a first half during which Brazil looked markedly improved from their insipid opening draw against Morocco. The result means Haiti, who lost to Scotland 1-0 in their first game, can no longer reach the knockout phase.

Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil moved top of World Cup Group C with a 3-0 win over Haiti. Vinícius Júnior netted the third, with all of the goals coming in a first half during which Brazil looked markedly improved from their insipid opening draw against Morocco.

The result means Haiti, who lost to Scotland 1-0 in their first game, can no longer reach the knockout phase.

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Brazil (LOCATION) Cunha (ORG) World Cup (EVENT) Haiti (LOCATION) Matheus Cunha (PERSON) World Cup Group C (ORG) Vinícius Júnior (PERSON) Morocco (LOCATION) Scotland 1-0 (ORG)
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