RESULT: Brazil 3-0 Haiti, June 19, 2026, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Matheus Cunha scored twice and Vinicius Junior added a third as Brazil eliminated Haiti from the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win. Cunha opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, doubled the lead in the 36th minute, before Vinicius Junior sealed it with a goal in first half stoppage time. Brazil move into a strong position in Group C heading into their final group match against Morocco.
Brazil and Haiti meet tonight at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia in a Group C clash that carries very different meanings for each side. Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their opener and need three points to keep pace with group leaders Scotland, while Haiti in only their second-ever World Cup appearance fell 1-0 to Scotland but showed genuine attacking intent and had chances to equalize.
For Brazil, this is a must-win to stay in control of their qualification destiny. For Haiti, it is the biggest match in their footballing history. Here is everything you need to know about Brazil vs Haiti World Cup 2026.
Match Info
- Round: Group C — Matchday 2
- Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
- Kickoff: 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
- Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
- TV: Fox Sports (USA), ITV (UK), Globo (Brazil)
Squad Value Comparison
Brazil arrive in Philadelphia with one of the most valuable squads in the entire tournament, built around a core of Champions League regulars and global superstars. The starting lineup features Alisson in goal, Marquinhos and Gabriel at the back, Casemiro and Guimaraes in midfield, and the attacking trio of Raphinha, Vinícius Jr, and Paquetá behind the striker. Haiti by comparison are one of the lowest-valued squads in the tournament — making this one of the widest squad value gaps of the entire group stage. The difference in individual market value between the two sides is reflected directly in the betting odds, with Brazil priced as heavy favorites across every major market.
Key Players to Watch
Brazil Raphinha: Raphinha has scored five goals across his last run of international appearances, with three coming from the penalty spot, and as Brazil’s set-piece specialist and first-choice right attacker he will see significant involvement against a Haiti side that will struggle to contain him for 90 minutes. His commercial value spikes with every World Cup goal — watch for his name in the scorers.
Haiti Frantzdy Pierrot: Pierrot is one of Haiti’s aces capable of breaking through, especially if Brazil becomes too complacent. Haiti showed genuine attacking threat against Scotland despite the defeat, and Pierrot leading the line gives them their best chance of a historic result.
Prize Money at Stake
Both sides are currently earning at the group stage tier of FIFA’s $1 billion+ tournament prize pool. Brazil have banked their opening appearance fee but need to advance to unlock the next financial tier.
A win tonight keeps Brazil firmly on track for the Round of 32, where prize money jumps significantly above the group stage exit figure a gap worth millions for the Brazilian Football Confederation. For Haiti, their path to qualification is near-impossible even with a point here, but every match played at this level generates federation revenue, sponsorship exposure, and commercial value that goes far beyond the prize money itself. See the full Brazil prize money breakdown and Haiti prize money breakdown on SportsMoneyWire.
FAQ
What time is Brazil vs Haiti World Cup 2026? Kickoff is at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT on Friday June 19 at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
What channel is Brazil vs Haiti on? The match airs on Fox Sports in the United States.
What group are Brazil and Haiti in? Both sides are competing in Group C at the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Scotland and Morocco.
What is the prize money for winning this match? Advancing to the Round of 32 earns each team a significantly higher prize money tier from FIFA’s pool — see our full prize money breakdown for exact figures.
