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Brazil Predicted Lineup and Latest Team News vs Haiti

Last Word on Football brings you the Brazil predicted lineup and latest team news ahead of their 2026 World Cup game against Haiti in Philadelphia.

Carlo Ancelotti’s team came to the tournament full of confidence, but struggled for parts of their opening game against Morocco, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Haiti battled well in their opening game, losing 1-0 to Scotland.

If Haiti get anything from this game, it will be a massive shock. Brazil will be eager for a performance to kick-start their tournament.

Brazil Predicted Lineup and Latest Team News vs Haiti

Date: Saturday, 20th June 2026
Venue: Philadelphia Stadium
Kick-off: 01:30 BST, 20:30 ET, and 17:30 PT
Last meeting: Brazil 7-1 Haiti (June 9, 2016)
Referee: Alejandro Hernandez
Current odds: Brazil 1/14, Haiti 19/1, Draw 11/1 (Sky Bet)

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Brazil Team News

Brazil will have been disappointed with their performance against Morocco, and will be eager for three points and a commanding performance. Carlo Ancelotti will be without Neymar once again, as he continues his recovery from his right calf injury. 

After the lacklustre showing against Morocco, it’s expected that Ancelotti will make changes. 

It’s expected that Alisson will be in goal, and Marquinhos and Gabriel will be the mainstays.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Brazilian defender Danilo said: “Today we’ve probably got 80% of the team sorted for Friday’s match, and there are three or four players who are still up in the air.”

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Carlo Ancelotti: What He Said Before Brazil vs Haiti

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Ancelotti said: “I think that the stars aren’t going to determine this World Cup.” 

“I’ve seen underdog teams that play football very well, a high-intensity style of football, and I think it’s going to be a World Cup of high-intensity football,” he continued.

“There are teams that have really stood out in this first part of the tournament. Fighting a lot, defending very aggressive with great intensity,” he added.

Brazil Predicted Lineup

Starting XI: Alisson, Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Santos, Casemiro, Guimaraes, Raphinha, Paqueta, Vinicius Jr, Cunha.

Featured Image Credit:

IMAGO / Nicolo Campo

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