Brazil picked up a crucial 3-0 win over Haiti to boost hopes of direct qualification for the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026. This was a very important game for Brazil after playing out a 1-1 draw with Morocco.
Matheus Cunha scored twice in the first half before Vinícius Júnior scored in the final moments of the half to give Brazil a commanding 3-0 lead, which they held onto and cruised to a comfortable win.
The win pushed Brazil to the top of the table after two games, with four points.
How Can Brazil Qualify For Knockouts?
Meanwhile, the win has put Brazil in a great position for direct qualification to the next round. Morocco also fetched a hard-fought 1-0 win over Scotland to reach four points. If both teams win their final games against Scotland and Haiti, they’ll secure direct qualification. A draw will also see Brazil qualify; however, a defeat, unlikely though, can make qualification tough. Brazil will then hope to find a place in the eight best third-placed teams to qualify.
Meanwhile, following the defeat to Brazil, Haiti became the first team to be eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026.
When Will Brazil Play Their Next Match?
Brazil will take on Scotland in their final game on 25th June (IST) at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida. Morocco also plays Haiti on the same day and same time at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, and the outcomes will give a clear picture of which teams will secure direct qualification. For Scotland, if they can pull off a draw against Brazil, their chances of qualification will skyrocket. According to Opta, four points give a team a 99.81 per cent chance of reaching the knockouts via third place, but the chances drop to 66 percent at three points.