Brazil’s World Cup campaign gathers momentum as it wins 3-0 against Haiti ::::: Disappointment was an injury to Barcelona winger Raphinha, who was forced off in the opening 45 minutes

Brazil is hot favourite of many fans across the globe.

Brazil’s World Cup campaign in 2026 gathered some momentum in their second match against a weak team Haiti after the stodgy performance against Morocco.

However, the critics would say -- they remain a shadow of the vintage side of yore.

Matheus Cunha found the back of the net twice in the opening half.

Vinicus Jr scored the third -- after which Carlo Ancelotti’s side seemed more focussed on conserving energy and seeing out the clock than finding more goals. 

It is a decision that may come back to haunt them if goal difference is what separates them from Morocco at the top of Group C.

Haiti are the first team to be eliminated from 2026 World Cup. Cunha's second was a fine finish after Vinicius Jr put him through and he rifled a strike into the top corner nine minutes before half-time.

Vinicius Jr then got in on the act in first-half stoppage time after former West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta played a brilliant ball over the top and the Real Madrid star calmly slotted home past the goalkeeper for his second goal of the tournament.

The only disappointment for Ancelotti's side was an injury to Barcelona winger Raphinha, who was forced off in the opening 45 minutes and replaced by Bournemouth's Rayan.

Brazil keeper Alisson did need to pull off a fine second-half save when Ricardo Ade rose to divert a corner on target but the result was never in doubt.

Teenager Endrick was denied a goal on his World Cup debut with the offside flag going up after he netted late on.