Matheus Cunha found the net twice and was decisive in the Brazilian team’s victory over Haiti, this Friday (19), in the 2026 World Cup. The feat ends a fast for the striker who had not scored two goals in the same match since November 2024.
On that occasion, Matheus Cunha, from England. He scored two goals in the 4-1 victory over Fulham, in a Premier League game.
After more than 500 days, . The performance was important for the Brazilian team in the match played in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
First goals in World Cups
With the goals against Haiti, . In total, the striker now has three goals with the yellow shirt.
Cunha’s first goal for the Seleção had occurred in March 2025, during the defeat suffered by Brazil against Argentina, 4-1, in the World Cup qualifiers.
Next challenge in the World Cup
The Brazilian team is now preparing to end its participation in group C. The next opponent will be Scotland, on Wednesday (24), at 7pm (Brasília time). The final clash of the group stage will be held at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami, in the United States. Morocco completes the teams in the group.
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