Brazil World Cup opener: Cunha scores twice as Haiti fall 3-0
Brazil’s World Cup opener ended in a 3-0 win over Haiti in Group C on June 19. Matheus Cunha started as the central striker and delivered a decisive brace in the first half, scoring in the 23rd and 36th minutes—effectively ending the contest before halftime. Brazil added a third goal to complete the 3-0 scoreline.
The key tactical point for Brazil’s World Cup opener was Cunha replacing Igor Thiago, playing in an attacking trident with Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha. The article notes that Cunha’s chemistry with Vinícius and Raphinha looked fluid throughout the match. For Haiti, it was their first World Cup finals appearance in over four decades after qualifying via the CONCACAF region, but their return met a harsh reality as Brazil controlled the group from matchday one.
With Brazil now in a commanding position in Group C, the result also gives the coaching staff clarity on the striker role after the immediate impact in the World Cup opener.
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