First-half demolition: Vinícius Júnior extends Brazil's lead to 3-0

Brazil has put on a masterclass in attacking football, tearing into a 3-0 lead over Haiti just before the halftime whistle in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match at Philadelphia Stadium.


Vinícius caps dominant opening half
Already cruising comfortably thanks to a brilliant first-half brace from striker Matheus Cunha, who punctured the Haitian defense in the 23nd and 36th minutes, the Seleção refused to take their foot off the gas.

Deep into opening-period stoppage time, marquee winger Vinícius Júnior put the exclamation mark on a flawless 45 minutes. In the 45+3rd minute, the Real Madrid star cut inward from his preferred left flank, combining seamlessly with Lucas Paquetá before unleashing a blistering strike past goalkeeper Johny Placide.

Haiti's defensive blueprint obliterated
Sébastien Migné's calculated 5-4-1 low block was entirely dismantled by the speed and fluidity of Carlo Ancelotti's rotated side. With Raphinha making way early for young forward Rayan, Brazil's dynamic spacing and elite technical quality left Les Grenadiers completely starved of answers.

As it stands live, the five-time world champions are successfully maximizing their goal difference, positioning themselves strongly at the top of Group C alongside Morocco.