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- Competition: World Cup
- Date: 20th June 2026
- Kick-off: 01:30 UK / 02:30 CEST
- Venue: Lincoln Financial Field
Brazil and Haiti continue their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns on Saturday in Philadelphia for a critical Group C second-round showdown. Carlo Ancelotti's Seleção must heavily rely on the clinical finishing of Vinícius Júnior after dropping opening-match points against Morocco. Conversely, the Grenadiers counter with immense tactical speed under Sébastien Migné and a highly disciplined low defensive block. Let’s preview this fascinating tactical battle.
Brazil vs Haiti Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Brazil
7 : 1
Haiti
Copa America
There have been three senior meetings between these two sides. Brazil completely dominates the historic head-to-head record, winning all three encounters by an overwhelming margin. Haiti has yet to secure a point, managing only a single goal. The average number of goals per game across previous meetings stands at a massive 5.67.
Brazil team overview
Brazilian giants prepare for this one on the back of an unexpected setback that has instantly piled immense pressure on their star-studded squad.
The Seleção are desperately searching for a clinical breakthrough after opening their World Cup campaign with a frustrating 1-1 draw against Morocco.
Carlo Ancelotti's men enter their second group match unbeaten in four, though the Italian manager will be demanding far more cutting edge in attack after their previous outing.
All eyes turn to talisman Vinícius Júnior, who leads the attack boasting 5 goal contributions in his last six outings.
Defensively secure but missing magic upfront, their tactical plans remain hindered by a major absentee as Neymar remains sidelined with a grade-two calf injury.
Last matches of Brazil
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Brazil
6 : 2
Panama
Friendly International
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Brazil
3 : 1
Croatia
Friendly International
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Brazil
1 : 2
France
Friendly International
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Brazil
1 : 1
Tunisia
Friendly International
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Brazil
2 : 0
Senegal
Friendly International
Brazil lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Alisson Becker
Defenders
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13
Danilo
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4
Marquinhos
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3
Gabriel Magalhães
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6
Alex Sandro
Midfielders
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5
Casemiro
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8
Bruno Guimarães
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11
Raphinha
Forwards
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20
Lucas Paquetá
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7
Vinícius Júnior
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9
Matheus Cunha
Haiti team overview
Haitian underdogs prepare for this one on the back of a bittersweet opening tournament performance that has left them chasing their first points in Group C.
Les Grenadiers are keeping their heads high despite suffering a narrow, hard-fought 1-0 defeat against Scotland in their historic World Cup return.
Sébastien Migné's men enter this daunting clash on a brief two-match losing streak across all environments, but their tactical discipline in a low defensive block remains highly commendable.
Up front, star striker Frantzdy Pierrot shoulders the goalscoring burden, carrying an output of 1 goal across his last five international appearances to lead the nation's line.
Aside from some minor fatigue monitoring in the midfield after chasing the game in Boston, the Caribbean squad boasts a completely fully fit roster with no noticeable absentees.
Last matches of Haiti
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Haiti
0 : 1
Scotland
World Cup
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Haiti
1 : 2
Peru
Friendly International
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Haiti
4 : 0
New Zealand
Friendly International
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Haiti
1 : 1
Iceland
Friendly International
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Haiti
0 : 1
Tunisia
Friendly International
Haiti lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Johny Placide
Defenders
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2
Carlens Arcus
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4
Ricardo Adé
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22
Jean-Kévin Duverne
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8
Martin Expérience
Midfielders
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10
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
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14
Leverton Pierre
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17
Danley Jean Jacques
Forwards
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7
Derrick Etienne Jr.
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20
Frantzdy Pierrot
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9
Duckens Nazon
Prediction
Despite their frustrating opening stalemate, the Seleção possess far too much attacking quality for the tournament underdogs to contain. Carlo Ancelotti’s men historically dominate this fixture, scoring four or more goals in all three previous encounters. While Haiti can exploit a leaky Brazilian defense that lacks a clean sheet in six matches, Vinícius Júnior will inspire the heavy favorites to bounce back with a convincing 3-1 victory.
Three reasons we expect over 3.5 goals
- Brazil scored 4+ goals in each of their previous three meetings with Haiti.
- Two of the last four games of Brazil produced 4+ goals.
- Brazil are without a clean sheet in their last six matches.
Main prediction Brazil - Haiti
Over 3.5 goals
Best Odds:
Brazil vs Haiti standings in World Cup
| Group C | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 - 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 2 | Morocco | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Haiti | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 1 | -1 | 0 |