2026 World Cup Group C: Brazil vs Haiti Preview, Odds and Predictions (June 19)
- When: Friday, June 19, 2026. 8:30 PM ET
- Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- How to Watch: FOX
The 2026 World Cup progresses through the second round of matches with the fourth matchup in Group C getting underway in Philadelphia as Brazil takes on Haiti. These two squads will likely be in direct competition for a qualifying spot in the group, meaning that there will be pressure on both nations on MD2.
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Brazil Stats & Team News
Brazil was fortunate to have competed against Morocco throughout the group opener, settling for a 1-1 draw in Matchday 1. Even though the Selecao struggled at times, they got a valuable goal from Vinicius Jr. to keep Morocco honest with them for the remainder of the match.
The team’s lows in the opener have prompted manager Carlo Ancelotti to make tweaks to the starting 11, emphasizing the need for better movement on defense to prevent counters. While Neymar is back to training with the team while nearing the finish line of his recovery process, Brazil needs a win to secure their place in the knockout rounds.
Likely Lineup:
(4-4-2) Alisson (GK); Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Santos; Henrique, Guimaraes, Fabinho, Raphinha; Cunha, Vini Jr.
Haiti Stats & Team News
Haiti is more than proud to have played their first World Cup game since 1974. Despite losing 1-0 to Scotland in the opener, they showcased a competitive spirit that demonstrated how much they deserve to be among the 48 teams in this tournament.
The Haitians will stand out as massive underdogs against Brazil, having lost to them 7-1 back in the 2016 Copa America group stage. Their defense will be on their heels all night, placing the need for a solid showing in all areas to have a chance at keeping the match close.
Likely Lineup:
(4-4-2) Placide (GK); Experience, Delcroix, Ade, Arcus; Providence, Bellegarde, Jacques, Casimir; Pierrot, Isidor
Head-to-Head Stats
- This is the second meeting between Brazil and Haiti.
- This will be the second competitive meeting between the nations, first since the 2016 Copa America.
Brazil vs. Haiti World Cup Picks
Brazil needs a win to secure its place in the Round of 32, while Haiti seeks a historic victory in the World Cup. The Brazilians will be aggressive on the attack as Vinicius Jr. and Raphinha seek plenty of scoring opportunities, having the upcoming game be a long one for the Haitians. It would be safe to believe that Brazil takes this one by a 4-0 score.
