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Brazil will seek their first FIFA World Cup 2026 win when they face Haiti in Philadelphia after being held 1-1 by Morocco. Carlo Ancelotti's side, battling injuries and inconsistency, aim to strengthen their Group C position. Haiti, beaten 1-0 by Scotland, face a must-win situation to keep their hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive.

Philadelphia: Brazil will want to consolidate its position in Group C when they meet Haiti in its second match of the FIFA World Cup at the Philadelphia stadium on Friday. Five-time champions Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco in New York, New Jersey, on Saturday. The South American giants will want to register their first win in the tournament to strengthen their position in the Group table.  

Neymar Junior is unlikely to start again due to injury, and some reports suggest he may skip the league stages. Brazil missed firepower up front, with Vinicius Junior sparkling throughout the match and Raphinha impressing in patches. But the ball delivery to the forwards wasn’t efficient in the last game. 

The defense didn’t show enough legs to stop Moroccan forwards, especially in the first half, and manager Carlo Ancelotti may mull over putting one or two fresh legs in the starting line-up. Experienced defender Casemiro was disappointing and was replaced in the second half by Fabinho. It required late saves from experienced goalkeeper Alison Becker to earn a point for Brazil in the previous game, and he will remain the key to thwarting Haiti's forwards.  

Sixth-ranked Brazil has played in every World Cup and is the most decorated team in the competition. They will want to make a statement and finalise their combination ahead of the knockout fixtures.