Brazil forward Raphinha will undergo "intensive treatment" after suffering a muscle injury to his right thigh in their World Cup win over Haiti.
After emerging as Brazil's sole goal-scorer in the 1-1 draw against Morocco, Vinicius Jr delivered a goal in the first half and also assisted his teammate Matheus Cunha in his 36th-minute strike.
Matheus Cunha's brace against Haiti marked the 10th occasion a Brazilian player has scored two or more first-half goals in a FIFA World Cup match, the most by any nation.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 9 Highlights:Day 9 of the FIFA World Cup saw co-hosts USA qualifying for the Round of 16 while Brazil and Morocco registered important wins.
Neymar is expected to return from a right calf injury and play for Brazil in its final World Cup group match, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday night.
Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil eased past Haiti 3-0 on Friday to breathe life into their FIFA World Cup campaign and close in on a spot in the last 32.
Brazil vs Haiti, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Highlights: Matheus Cunha scored a brace, while Vinicius Junior added one goal as Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in their second Group C match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Philadelphia.
Brazilian star Neymar is "the first player in the world to be called up to the national side and be working remotely", Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva joked.
For the second straight match at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Neymar is missing from action. After the Morocco match, he is also not playing against Haiti
Brazil vs Haiti Live Streaming, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
After winning their respective Group D openers, co-hosts USA and Australia face off in Seattle in a battle for the top spot and potential qualification for the knockouts.
For most footballers, becoming your country's all-time leading scorer would be enough to guarantee a place among the game's immortals. For Neymar, it came with a lingering question
Neymar has yet to practice in fuller sessions with the rest of the team since reporting to Brazil's squad while nursing an injured right leg.
Brazil's fiercest football rivals Argentina had a far better time, with Lionel Messi scoring three goals against Algeria on Tuesday.
Football great Lionel Messi remains the centre of attraction in the Argentina squad as the side aims to defend its FIFA World Cup title.
Neymar's potential return gained more significance after Brazil's disappointing 1-1 draw against Morocco in the teams' World Cup opener on Saturday.
It's still early days in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Most of the big teams like Argentina, France, and Spain are yet to start their campaign. In what is the 'biggest' edition of the tournament with 48 teams, the top contenders are many
A hilarious conversation took place between Brazil football legend Ronaldo Nazario and popular YouTuber IShowSpeed during the Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 game.