World Cup still waits for real Brazil to show upFigure caption, Cunha scores twice as Brazil beat HaitiByNeil JohnstonBBC Sport journalist in PhiladelphiaPublished5 minutes agoThere were reminders of Brazil’s glorious past all over the Philadelphia Stadium.Ronaldinho, who was part of team crowned world champions in 2002, was in the crowd, while fans waved replica World Cup trophies in the air in the stands during the 3-0 win over Haiti.
Two goals by Matheus Cunha and another lovely finish by Vinicius Jr – all before half-time – ensured Brazil are up and running at this tournament.
A first win, a first clean sheet, fans clad in yellow dancing in the stands.
And then you remembered Brazil were facing a Haiti team more than 80 places below them in Fifa’s world rankings.
That the Selecao were so flat after half-time that they failed to register an attempt on target in the second half.
That Haiti, who became the first team to be eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after this result, had seven shots to Brazil’s two in the second half.
While rivals Argentina and France have impressed in the United States, Brazil have struggled to hit top form, and faded after a bright start in Philadelphia.
After the uninspiring 1-1 draw with Morocco in New Jersey in their opening Group C game, Brazil have four points from two games and are expected to advance to the last-32 stage.
So why are we still waiting for the real Brazil to show up?
