Brazil vs Haiti: Ancelotti’s First Selecao WC Match

Introduction

Carlo Ancelotti’s first World Cup as Brazil manager begins against Haiti, returning after a 52-year absence (last appearance: 1974).

Match Overview

• Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 — Group C, Matchday 1
• Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington
• Kick-off: 7:30 PM CT (Fri) / 6:00 AM IST (Sat)

Build-Up

Brazil chase their elusive 6th World Cup (none since 2002). Ancelotti has revitalized the squad — Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, Raphinha attacking; Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães in midfield.

Haiti under Sébastien Migné qualified via Concacaf playoffs in a fairytale. Duckens Nazon, Frantzdy Pierrot, and Derrick Etienne form the attack.

Predicted Lineups

🇧🇷 Brazil (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Wendell; Bruno Guimarães, Casemiro; Raphinha, Rodrygo, Vini Jr; Endrick

🇭🇹 Haiti (4-3-3): Placide; Ovin, Lafrance, Pierrot, Sylvain; Saintini, Belfort, Pierre; Nazon, Pierrot, Etienne

Key Players

• Vinicius Jr (BRA): Real Madrid superstar.
• Endrick (BRA): 20-year-old Real Madrid talent.
• Raphinha (BRA): Barcelona winger.
• Frantzdy Pierrot (HAI): Striker; Haiti’s main threat.

Match Prediction

Brazil 4-0 Haiti. Brazil at full force. Vini and Raphinha unplayable. Endrick announces himself.

🇧🇷 — Ancelotti’s first Brazil World Cup match! Vini, Rodrygo, Endrick light up Arlington against Haiti! ⚽🟡🔵 #BRAvHAI #WorldCup2026