Brazil continue their World Cup campaign against Haiti in need of a better showing after a stuttering start.
A 1-1 draw against Morocco was secured thanks to Vinicius Jr’s fine solo goal, but a middling performance may not have much pleased Carlo Ancelotti. The Brazilians remain without record scorer Neymar as he nurses a calf injury, though there are other issues to solve if the five-time winners are to go deep in their search for a sixth crown.
Haiti will not have delusions of that grandeur but impressed plenty with the manner in which they took the game to Scotland on their World Cup return. A first win at the tournament remains elusive but this will be a special day given a closer bond between the nations than might instantly be evident, with Brazil playing Haiti 22 years ago in a “Match for Peace” in front of a packed crowd in Port-au-Prince.
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Same again for Haiti?
Haiti have no new injury concerns, with Sunderland forward Wilson Isidor set to lead the line once again.
Possible Haiti line-up: Placide; Arcus, Delcroix, Ade, Experience; Bellegarde, Jean; Deedson, Casimir, Providence; Isidor
Jamie Braidwood20 June 2026 00:05
Brazil consider changes after underwhelming start
Neymar has once again been ruled out due to his calf injury, but Ancelotti has a fully fit squad otherwise. Changes could be in the offing after an underwhelming opening display.
Possible Brazil XI: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Sandro; Casemiro, Guimaraes; Henrique, Raphinha, Vinicius; Cunha
Jamie Braidwood20 June 2026 00:03
Brazil v Haiti kick-off time and how to watch
Brazil face Haiti at 1:30am BST on Saturday 20 June (8:30pm ET) in Philadelphia. Viewers in the UK can watch the match free-to-air on ITV 1 and STV, with coverage starting at 1:15am BST. It can also be live-streamed on ITVX.
Jamie Braidwood20 June 2026 00:01
Good evening and welcome
Brazil are looking for their first victory of the World Cup as they take on Haiti late on Friday in Philadelphia.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side endured a difficult opening match against Morocco, going behind in New York before a sublime equaliser from Vinicius Jr.
They had to settle for a point in the end and will have to play again without Neymar, who has been ruled out of this clash due to injury.
As for Haiti, they made it tough for Scotland in their opening game but need the biggest result in their football history to claim their first point in World Cup football.
Jamie Braidwood20 June 2026 00:00