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Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign

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Brazil's forward Matheus Cunha celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group C match vs Haiti at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 19, 2026. (Mauro PIMENTEL / AFP)

Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil eased past Haiti 3-0 on Friday to breathe life into their World Cup campaign and close in on a spot in the last 32.

After a much-criticised display in their opening 1-1 draw with Morocco, the five-time world champions underlined the gulf in class with outsiders Haiti, who became the first country to exit this World Cup.

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