Brazil vs Haiti Live Score & Updates: Brazil will look to get their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign back on track when they face Haiti in their second Group C match on Friday. The five-time world champions had a disappointing start to their tournament after being held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco in their opening game.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side entered the competition as one of the favourites to lift the trophy, but they were unable to secure all three points against a strong Moroccan team at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford.
The match against Haiti gives Brazil an opportunity to build confidence and collect their first victory of the World Cup. The team will hope their attacking players can be more effective after struggling to break down Morocco’s defence in their tournament opener.
One major update ahead of the game is the absence of Neymar. The veteran forward, who is playing in what could be his fourth and final World Cup, has not recovered fully from a calf injury and has been ruled out of the clash.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed that Neymar will remain in New Jersey to continue his recovery process. The medical team is also hopeful that he can return for the knockout stage if Brazil qualify.
Haiti, meanwhile, started their World Cup campaign with a narrow 0-1 defeat against Scotland at the Boston Stadium. The team showed fighting spirit but were unable to get a positive result in their opening match.
The Haitian team will now face one of the biggest challenges in world football as they take on Brazil. They will need a strong performance and must take their chances if they want to trouble the tournament favourites.
