BrazilvsHaiti

MetLife's turf and Haiti's compact block

New Jersey's June humidity favors Brazil’s technical game, but Haiti’s 5-4-1 under Marc Collat will clog central zones. Expect Vini Jr cutting inside from the left against Haiti’s right-back Alex Christian, who plays for Swiss side Lausanne. Brazil’s full-backs must push high — a vulnerability Haiti exploited with rapid counters against Canada in qualifying.

The Neymar factor (or lack thereof)

At 34, Neymar’s role is uncertain — likely a bench option for Brazil. Rodrygo and Endrick offer verticality Haiti’s backline hasn’t faced. But Haiti’s captain, midfielder Derrick Etienne (Atlanta United), knows MLS-based Brazilians like Gabriel Pec. His pressing could disrupt Brazil’s buildup if Casemiro’s legs betray him.

Haiti’s 1974 parallel

The last Haiti World Cup appearance saw them shock Italy before collapsing. This squad leans on France-born talents like striker Frantzdy Pierrot (Maccabi Haifa). Brazil’s center-backs Marquinhos and Militão must track his late runs — Haiti’s only plausible path to an upset beyond set-pieces.

Related matches

• Brazil vs Morocco — Sat, Jun 13, 2026 · 23:00 ET
• Haiti vs Scotland — Sun, Jun 14, 2026 · 02:00 ET
• Morocco vs Haiti — Wed, Jun 24, 2026 · 23:00 ET