Brazil’s Group C meeting with Haiti at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Friday, June 19, had major implications for the standings and qualification. Brazil came into the match after a 1-1 draw with Morocco, while Haiti had lost 1-0 to Scotland. Those opening results left Scotland on three points, Brazil and Morocco on one each, and Haiti without a point. Kickoff was scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time, or 9:30 p.m. in Brasília.
Brazil held its final training session on Thursday, June 18, with Carlo Ancelotti testing options in defense and midfield ahead of the match against Haiti, coached by Sébastien Migné. Reported combinations included Danilo and Ederson at right-back, Léo Pereira and Marquinhos in basic defense, Douglas Santos on the left, and Fabinho with Bruno Guimarães in midfield. Gabriel Martinelli, Vinícius Júnior, Igor Thiago and Luiz Henrique featured in attack. The pre-match lineup listing named Alisson as Brazil’s goalkeeper and Johnny Placide for Haiti. Brazil’s projected outfield selection included Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Douglas Santos, Fabinho, Bruno Guimarães, Luiz Henrique, Raphinha, Igor Thiago and Vinícius Júnior.
Both teams completed their final routines at Lincoln Financial Field. Brazil goalkeepers Alisson, Ederson and Weverton took part in the early warm-up as fans sang in support of the national team. Ancelotti spoke to reporters at the stadium and, information from the pre-match account, stressed the need to improve after the draw with Morocco, compete for second balls and stay composed against Haiti’s direct approach. Captain Marquinhos also spoke about the importance of settling the match early.
Brazil’s blue shirts, black shorts and black socks stood out as an unusual kit combination, while Haitian supporters added to the atmosphere in the stands. Broadcast listings for viewers in Brazil included Globo, SporTV, SBT, Cazé TV, GE TV and NSports. UOL was also listed as carrying live coverage.
Brazil went on to beat Haiti 3-0, then defeated Scotland by the same score to finish Group C with seven points from three matches. Brazil recorded two wins and a draw, with a goal difference of plus six, and finished first ahead of Morocco, which also collected seven points but had a plus-three goal difference. Scotland finished third on three points, while Haiti came fourth without a point. The win over Haiti proved decisive in separating Brazil from Morocco at the top of the group.
