Brazil vs Haiti LIVE: Latest team news as World Cup giants start with Cunha up front – UK Times

Haiti’s World Cup return has come while there is unrest at home but Sebastien Migne’s side did their nation proud with a battling performance against Scotland in Boston.

Haiti fell behind to John McGinn’s opening goal but had the better of the chances in the second half, and forced Scotland to desperately hang on to their win.

Haiti now need something of a miracle in their remaining games. They will need to beat at least one of Brazil or Morocco.

Haiti XI: Placide; Arcus, Ade, Delcroix, Duverne, Experience; Casimir, Bellegarde, Jean Jacques, Providence; Pierrot.

Brazil XI: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Santos; Casemiro, Guimaraes; Raphinha, Paqueta, ViniJr; Cunha.

Subs: Weverton, Sandro, Bremer, Ederson, Ederson, Pereira, Ibanez, Fabinho, Danilo Santos, Endrick, Henrique, Martinelli, Thaigo, Rayan.

Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil failed to excite as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco in their Group C opener. Brazil were largely second best and were rescued by Vinicius Jr’s stunning equaliser after falling behind to the World Cup semi-finalists from four years ago. Igor Thiago, the Brentford striker, struggled on his World Cup debut and it would be a surprise if Ancelotti did not make a change in attack.

Brazil star Neymar will miss the upcoming World Cup group stage match against Haiti in Philadelphia, the national federation has confirmed.

The forward, who has been battling a calf injury, was already sidelined for Brazil’s opening draw against Morocco last Saturday, having been selected for the squad despite the ongoing issue.

A statement issued by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Thursday stated:

“Neymar will not travel with the squad to Philadelphia. He will remain in New Jersey to optimise the final stage of his recovery, utilising the excellent facilities at The Ridge hotel and the Columbia Park training complex.”

Haiti have no new injury concerns, with Sunderland forward Wilson Isidor set to lead the line once again.

Possible Haiti line-up: Placide; Arcus, Delcroix, Ade, Experience; Bellegarde, Jean; Deedson, Casimir, Providence; Isidor

Neymar has once again been ruled out due to his calf injury, but Ancelotti has a fully fit squad otherwise. Changes could be in the offing after an underwhelming opening display.

Possible Brazil XI: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Sandro; Casemiro, Guimaraes; Henrique, Raphinha, Vinicius; Cunha

Brazil face Haiti at 1:30am BST on Saturday 20 June (8:30pm ET) in Philadelphia. Viewers in the UK can watch the match free-to-air on ITV 1 and STV, with coverage starting at 1:15am BST. It can also be live-streamed on ITVX.

Brazil are looking for their first victory of the World Cup as they take on Haiti late on Friday in Philadelphia.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side endured a difficult opening match against Morocco, going behind in New York before a sublime equaliser from Vinicius Jr.

They had to settle for a point in the end and will have to play again without Neymar, who has been ruled out of this clash due to injury.

As for Haiti, they made it tough for Scotland in their opening game but need the biggest result in their football history to claim their first point in World Cup football.