20/06/2026 10:09 - Deportes
Jugadores brasileños celebrando un gol en el Mundial 2026, camisetas amarillas, estadio lleno de hinchas brasileños
The Brazilian National Team, known worldwide as "A Seleção" (The Selection), finally displayed their legendary quality at the World Cup 2026. In the match played on June 19, 2026, in Philadelphia, Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 on the second matchday of Group C, claiming their first victory of the tournament.
The team led by Carlo Ancelotti —the renowned Italian coach who has won multiple UEFA Champions League titles with Real Madrid and AC Milan— had drawn 1-1 against Morocco in their opener, showing an irregular performance. However, against Haiti, the Canarinha (as Brazilians call their golden-yellow jersey team) made their intentions clear from the start.
| Team | Points | GF | GC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Morocco | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Scotland | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Haiti | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Brazil provisionally leads on goal difference
The Caribbean national team was mathematically eliminated after earning 0 points in 2 matches. Haiti had lost their opener against Scotland, and this defeat left them with no chance of advancing to the knockout stage—even considering that the tournament format allows the best third-place finishers to progress.
Concerning news for Brazil arrived with the injury to Raphinha, who had to leave the field in the second half. The FC Barcelona winger is a key player in Ancelotti's tactical system, and his condition will be evaluated in the coming days.
Head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed in the post-match press conference that Neymar will be available for the match against Scotland on June 24, 2026. The Brazilian star had been sidelined for the opening matches due to a lingering injury.
In the other Group C match played the same day, Morocco defeated Scotland 1-0 in Boston. The African side, semifinalists at Qatar 2022 and the great surprise of that tournament, now has 4 points and shares the provisional lead with Brazil, though with a inferior goal difference.
Scotland, who had ended a 36-year drought without a World Cup win (not since Italy 1990), fell in their second match and now sits on 3 points. Nevertheless, the Scots still have chances to qualify for the Round of 32.
On June 24, 2026, the group positions will be decided:
Brazil needs at least a draw to secure qualification, although a victory would virtually guarantee them first place in the group.
Source: Clarín Deportes
Alfredo S. Quiroga
