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Brazil eliminates Haiti from World Cup with 3-0 win
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in the World Cup, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice and Vinícius Júnior contributing a goal and an assist, securing Brazil's advancement while eliminating Haiti from the tournament.
- Cunha celebrated his goals with his signature surfing pose, energizing Brazilian fans in Philadelphia, a city with a significant Brazilian immigrant population.
- Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Neymar's expected return from injury for the final group match against Scotland, aiming to bolster the team's quest for its first World Cup title since 2002.
- Haiti, making its first World Cup appearance since 1974, was praised for its resilience despite the heavy loss, with coach Sébastien Migné acknowledging the skill gap against a top-tier Brazil squad.
- Brazil and Morocco remain tied atop Group C, with Scotland trailing by one point as the group stage approaches its conclusion.
