Brazil Prepares Adjusted Lineup to Face Haiti in Group C Match

Brazil enters their Group C encounter against Haiti seeking to improve after a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their tournament opener.

Despite a subdued start to their World Cup campaign, Brazil has demonstrated strong form in recent friendlies, including wins over Panama (6-2), Croatia (3-1), and Egypt (2-1), with their only loss being a narrow 2-1 defeat to France.

Brazil team news

Neymar will miss the second Group C match as he continues to recover from a right calf injury, confirmed by the Brazilian Football Confederation, remaining at the training base.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti is anticipated to adjust the lineup following the team's performance against Morocco.

Matheus Cunha is expected to assume the central attacking position in Neymar's absence, flanked by Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha, who will provide speed and creativity on the wings.

Emerging talents Endrick and Gabriel Martinelli may feature as substitutes to inject energy later in the game.

In midfield, Casemiro might be rested, potentially allowing Fabinho to start alongside Bruno Guimarães.

Defensively, Brazil is likely to maintain consistency with Alisson in goal, supported by center-backs Marquinhos and Gabriel, focusing on strengthening their defense to keep a clean sheet.

Brazil predicted lineup

Projected Brazil starting XI: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Santos; Fabinho, Guimarães; Raphinha, Paquetá, Vinícius; Cunha

When will the match kick off?

The fixture is scheduled to start at 1:30am BST on Saturday, 20th June.

How to watch Brazil vs Haiti?

Viewers in the UK can watch the match live without charge on ITV1 and STV.