Matheus Cunha — Manchester United forward who scored twice as Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 at the 2026 World Cup.
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Joy Online
… But the whole momentum of the game turned when Marcelino Nunez slipped, allowing United to break from a corner and Matheus Cunha fed Fernandes to score. …
Fernandes hat-trick helps Man Utd recover to beat IpswichJoy Online
… Two penalties came and went and Bruno Guimarães, chosen ahead of the likes of Cunha and Vini, missed his. …
Men in Yellow: The futile search for Jogo BonitoJoy Online
… Relieved to have escaped an early scare, Brazil were then handed the chance to go ahead when Kristoffer Ajer took out Matheus Cunha with a sliding challenge in the box. …
Haaland double as Norway stun Brazil to reach World Cup quarter-finalsThe Chronicle
… In the 76th minute of the match against Scotland, Neymar replaced Matheus Cunha, marking his first appearance for the Selecao since October 2023. …
World Cup: ‘He looks sluggish, off the pace’– Craig Burley questions Neymar’s abilityThe Ghanaian Times
… (right) with Vini Jr after the match Scotland were never really in it and Matheus Cunha got a third on the hour mark for the record five-time World Cup winners, who brought on Neymar towards the end for his first international appearance in over two-and-a-half years. …
Vini Jr sparkles as Brazil reach last 32 …Mexico stay perfect in Group AJoy Online
… Two soft penalty claims and a Scott McTominay header arrowed at Alisson were forgotten of when Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes dispossessed Kenny McLean, setting up Matheus Cunha to smash home. …
Scotland’s World Cup hopes on brink after 3-0 defeat by BrazilJoy Online
… 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. …
World Cup still waits for real Brazil to show upJoy Online
… Matheus Cunha was in the right place at the right time and tapped in from close range. …
Cunha double fires Brazil top and ends Haiti’s hopesJoy Online
Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha feels interim boss Michael Carrick has the “magic” that can reconnect the club to its trophy-laden Sir Alex Ferguson era. …
Carrick has the Ferguson magic, says CunhaThe Chronicle
… United led 2-0 at the break thanks to early goals from Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko. …
Kobbie Mainoo seals United’s Champions League qualificationManchester United came from behind to beat Ipswich Town 5-2, with captain Bruno Fernandes scoring a hat-trick after the visitors had taken an early lead through Leif Davis. The turnaround began when a defensive error led to Fernandes's opening goal, followed by Jacob Greaves's own goal and Fernandes converting a penalty and adding a third.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United came from behind to beat Ipswich Town 5-2, with captain Bruno Fernandes scoring a hat-trick after the visitors had taken an early lead through Leif Davis. The turnaround began when a defensive error led to Fernandes's opening goal, followed by Jacob Greaves's own goal and Fernandes converting a penalty and adding a third.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazil arrives at each World Cup burdened by expectations of jogo bonito—the beautiful, creative football style of past generations—but has delivered disciplined, calculated play for nearly three decades. Each generation faces nostalgic comparisons to legends like Pelé and Ronaldinho, with the nation's near-misses in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022 fueling frustration.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half to help Norway defeat five-time winners Brazil 2–1 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes missed a first-half penalty, and despite Neymar converting a late penalty, Brazil exited before the quarter-finals for the first time since 1990.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Chelsea player Craig Burley raised concerns about Neymar Jr's capacity to impact Brazil following his substitute appearance in a 3-0 victory over Scotland on June 24, saying the star "appeared quite sluggish and out of sync" despite being the nation's top goalscorer with 79 goals in 129 matches.
26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday, sealing progress to the last 32 as Group C winners. Vinicius has now scored four goals in three group games, matching Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe in the golden boot race.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Scotland's chances of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time face significant jeopardy following a 3-0 defeat by Brazil in Miami. With three points and a minus-three goal difference giving only a 42% chance of claiming one of the eight best third-place team spots, Scotland must wait until Sunday morning to learn their fate as the rest of the groups play their final games.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in their second 2026 World Cup group match, with goals from Matheus Cunha and Vinicius Jr before half-time, but registered no shots on target in the second half while Haiti had seven attempts, prompting questions about when the best version of Brazil will appear in the tournament.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazil defeated Haiti 3–0 to move atop Group C on goal difference, ending Haiti's World Cup hopes with one match to play. Matheus Cunha scored twice and Vinicius Jr added a goal as Brazil secured a comfortable victory.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha says interim boss Michael Carrick has the "magic" of the Sir Alex Ferguson era and has been instrumental in securing Champions League qualification with three games to spare after a 3-2 win over Liverpool.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Kobbie Mainoo scored the winning goal as Manchester United defeated Liverpool 5-0 at Old Trafford, confirming United's qualification for the Champions League after a two-year absence.
4 May 2026 · The Chronicle →