Brazil vs Haiti live online: goals, updates, score and stats | World Cup 2026 Group C
Carlo Ancelotti is within the injured Neymar for tonight’s game in Philadelphia. Haiti are looking for a first-ever World Cup win.
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Brazil - Haiti live: World Cup updates
Brazil forward Jonas in a 2016 Copa America meeting between the two nations. / Kim Klement / USA Today Sports
Brazil’s huge head-to-head lead
This will be Brazil and Haiti’s first ever meeting a men’s World Cup - they have met three times in other contexts, though.
Unsurprisingly, those three meetings resulted in three wins for the Brazilians, with 22 goals scored in the process and just two conceded.
They last met at the 2016 Copa América in the U.S., where Brazil thumped Haiti 7-1 in the group stage; Coutinho (remember him?) scored a hat-trick for the Seleçao. Before that, Brazil were 6-0 winners in a 2004 friendly, and 9-1 victors in a 1959 meeting at the Pan-American Games
They may not have the big names of Brazil, but Sebastian Migne's Haiti team have some real talent in their ranks. Here's a look at the options for Migne this evening...
Brazil arrive in Philadelphia
Here's the scene as Carlo Ancelotti and the Brazil squad arrive at Philadelphia Stadium ahead of tonight's game. Ancelotti, of course, looks unruffled...
As always, Brazil have some of the world's finest attacking talents at their disposal this summer.
Here's a look at the full squad selected by head coach Carlo Ancelotti...
Carlo Ancelotti knows that more is expected of this talented Brazil side. / CAEAN COUTO / IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters
What the coaches said: Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil
Ancelotti spoke about the disappointment of starting with a draw against Morocco: "You don't win the World Cup in the first match. The players' self-criticism was very positive. I think we'll sort out the problems; I remain confident that we'll be competitive."
"We're going to make a few changes... Improve our balance and our play. We can do better and we have to do better."
Haiti's French head coach Sebastien Migne speaks ahead of Brazil clash. / FRANCK FIFE / AFP
What the coaches said: Sebastien Migné, Haiti
Haiti coach Sebastien Migné: "We'll have to run more than we did against Scotland. Tomorrow we've got everything to gain in a match like this. It's been 52 years since we last featured in a World Cup, and now we're up against Brazil. We've got to live up to our fans' expectations.”
"It's a privilege to be here, and I hope we can make the Haitian people proud of us."
"We didn't beat Scotland, but we showed that we deserve to be here. The objective hasn't changed... The objective is to try to qualify, to present a good image and to show that we deserve our place in the next round - perhaps as third-placed team."
The scene is set in Philadelphia
We're now just an hour away from kick-off in this fascinating Group C encounter. Can Haiti make it difficult for Brazil, and maybe even snatch a result?
Brazil might not have it all their own way
The Haitians lost their World Cup opener last weekend, going down to Scotland in Foxborough - John McGinn's first-half strike earned a 1-0 victory for the Scots.
It means Haiti remain without a win or even a draw at a men’s World Cup - in their only previous appearance at the tournament, in 1974, they lost all three group games and conceded 14 goals in the process.
But Haiti gave a very good account of themselves against Scotland and had more attempts on goal than the Scots - 15. Incredibly that was more than any other team in Group C on matchday one. Frantzdy Pierrot went very close with a late header against Scotland and he start again today.
Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha starts for Brazil today, coming in to replace Igor Thiago in the starting XI. Last week Cunha spoke to AS about his journey to the top of the game and his goals with the national team this summer...
Haiti's Carlens Arcus and Danley Jean Jacques look dejected after the Scotland loss. / Winslow Townson / IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters
Is today the day for Haiti?
Making only their second-ever appearance at the World Cup, Haiti are still looking for a first point at the tournament.
They put up a spirited showing against Scotland last time out but fell just short. Now they take on Brazil, the most successful nation in the competition's history.
Haiti team news to face Brazil
And here's how Haiti will line up. There is no place in the starting XI for Wilson Isidor, the Sunderland striker. Philadelphia Union midfielder Danley Jean Jacques starts in his (adopted) home city.
Why isn't Endrick playing for Brazil?
Once again, the young star will have to make do with a spot on the bench for Brazil.
There are just two changes to the team that drew with Morocco last week. Danilo Luiz and Matheus Cunha come in for Roger Ibañez and Igor Thiago.
Brazil team news confirmed!
Here's how Carlo Ancelotti lines up for tonight's game. The big news: Matheus Cunha comes into the front line, replacing Igor Thiago.
Brazil fans take over Philly
South American fans congregating at national landmarks is a much-loved part of any World Cup. But seeing crowds of Brazil fans at the iconic ‘Rocky Steps’ in Philadelphia is a new one!
Brazil supporters in great voice ahead of today's game.
Will we see Neymar today? Well not on the field, we won't.
Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that the veteran superstar will not feature against Haiti as he continues his return from a calf injury. Here's the full lowdown on his status...
The Lincoln Financial Field aka The Linc aka Philadelphia Stadium, for this tournament. / SHAWN THEW / EFE
Kickoff time at Philadelphia Stadium
What time is kickoff?
Philadelphia is the venue for this evening’s game: Lincoln Financial Field, to be precise. The game kicks off at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Who is the referee?
Tonight's game will be overseen by Spain's Alejandro Hernández. Here's everything you need to know about him...
Brazil still searching for their first World Cup 2026 win. / VINCENT CARCHIETTA / IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters
Can Haiti pull off a shock against Brazil?
Brazil are still looking for their first win at the 2026 World Cup, having been held by Morocco in their Group C opener. The Seleção are the overwhelming favorites for three points today and they take on Haiti, in the group stage’s biggest world-rankings mismatch.
Currently, FIFA has Brazil at No. 5 and lowly Haiti at No. 85. But we've already seen some shocks from the likes of Cabo Verde and DR Congo - could Haiti do something similar?
Welcome to AS USA!
Hello, good evening, and welcome to the AS USA live blog coverage of Brazil - Haiti.
One of the most illustrious names in World Cup history, and one of the newest: Brazil and Haiti are both looking for their first victory in this year's competition.
I'm Will Gittins and I'll be taking you through all the action from the iconic ‘Philadelphia Stadium’/Lincoln Financial Field/The Linc this evening. Away we go!
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