Coupe du monde : la France a toujours marqué en phase finale sauf en …

L’équipe de France débute, ce mardi à 19h GMT, la phase de groupe dans la poule I de la Coupe du monde contre le Sénégal. Avant d’entrer pour la 17e fois dans une Coupe du monde, les Bleus ont disputé 73 matchs dans la compétition.

Auteure de 136 buts en Coupe du monde, la France a concédé 85 réalisations. Elle a toujours marqué en phase de groupe d’un Mondial sauf lors de l’édition 2002 en Corée du Sud où elle figurait dans le groupe A. Après une défaite 1-0 en premier match contre le Sénégal, les Bleus avait fait match nul 0-0 contre l’Uruguay avec l’expulsion de Thierry Henry en première période. Enfin, les Tricolores s’inclinent 2-0 contre le Danemark et sortent de la compétition.

À l’inverse, la période la plus prolifique pour la France a eu lieu en 1958 avec 23 buts dont les 13 de Just Fontaine. Un record qui pourrait tomber dans cette édition 2026 avec 12 buts marqués par Kylian Mbappé sur deux éditions (2018 et 2022). playerbros.org

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Brazil vs Haiti Preview & Prediction. Brazil, five-time World Cup winners, face Haiti in their Group C Match Day 2 fixture at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia on Friday, 19 June 2026 (02:30 SAST (Friday, 19 June 2026)). Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their opener; Haiti lost 1-0 to Scotland. Brazil are heavy favourites. Our prediction: Brazil to win + over 2.5 goals. Full analysis, team news, H2H and all markets on SportPesa.

Match details

Field	Detail
Competition	2026 FIFA World Cup — Group C, Match Day 2
Date & kick-off	Friday, 19 June 2026 at 02:30 SAST (Friday, 19 June 2026)
Venue	Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Group C standings	After Match Day 1: Morocco 3pts, Scotland 3pts, Brazil 1pt, Haiti 0pts
Where to watch	DSTV/GOTV

Brazil need to bounce back; Haiti face their biggest test

Brazil were not at their best in their 2026 World Cup opener. A 1-1 draw against Morocco left Carlo Ancelotti’s side in third place in Group C with just one point. Vinicius Junior rescued a point with a stunning equaliser, but it was not the statement opening performance the five-time world champions and their supporters were expecting. Brazil have not lifted the World Cup since 2002 and have failed to progress beyond the quarter-finals in four of the last five editions. The pressure to perform is significant.

Brazil are the only nation to have appeared in every World Cup since 1930 — 22 consecutive tournaments. That record, combined with the depth of their squad, makes them among the tournament’s most credible contenders despite the slow start. Ancelotti has publicly maintained confidence that his side can still go all the way.

Haiti make their return to the World Cup after a 52-year absence — their only previous appearance was in 1974 in West Germany. They lost 1-0 to Scotland in their opener, a narrow defeat that reflects their competitive spirit. Against Brazil, however, they face the most daunting test of their entire campaign. Ranked 83rd in the world compared to Brazil’s sixth, the gap in quality between these two sides is the widest of any Group C fixture.

Group C also includes Morocco and Scotland, both of whom sit on three points after their Match Day 1 victories. Brazil need to win here to keep pace with the group leaders heading into the final round of fixtures.

Team news and expected line-ups

Brazil are expected to make one change from the Morocco draw. Igor Thiago struggled in the opener and is expected to make way for Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), who came off the bench against Morocco and made an immediate impact. Alisson continues in goal. Gabriel Magalhães and Marquinhos retain their central defensive partnership. Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães start in midfield. Vinicius Junior leads the attack.

Haiti are expected to name an unchanged XI from the Scotland defeat — their strongest available side.

Line-ups below are expected XIs. Update once confirmed XIs are released before kick-off. Confirm Cunha/Thiago selection.

Brazil (4-3-3)	Haiti (4-4-2)
Alisson (GK)	Voltaire (GK)
Danilo (RB)	Angella (RB)
G. Magalhaes (CB)	Pierre (CB)
Marquinhos (CB)	Sainvil (CB)
Guilherme (LB)	Coles (LB)
Casemiro (DM)	Doze (DM)
B. Guimaraes (DM)	Cantave (DM)
Gerson (RM)	Herard (RM)
Rodrygo (AM)	Belfort (AM)
Cunha (LM)	Guerrier (LM)
Vinicius Jr (ST)	Dossou (ST)

Key stats

• Brazil: five-time World Cup winners. Only nation to have appeared in every World Cup since 1930 (22 consecutive tournaments).
• Brazil: drew 1-1 with Morocco in their Group C opener. Vinicius Junior scored the equaliser.
• Brazil: ranked 6th in the world by FIFA. Unbeaten in last 4 outings before the Morocco draw.
• Brazil: failed to progress beyond the quarter-finals in 4 of the last 5 World Cups.
• Brazil: have scored in every game since a 1-0 defeat to Bolivia in September 2025.
• Brazil form (last 5): D W W W L — last defeat was a 2-1 friendly loss to France pre-tournament.
• Matheus Cunha (Manchester United): expected to start after impact sub appearance vs Morocco.
• Haiti: returning to the World Cup after a 52-year absence — last appearance was 1974 West Germany.
• Haiti: lost 1-0 to Scotland in their Group C opener.
• Haiti: ranked 83rd in the world. Only one win in their last 5 — a 4-0 friendly win over New Zealand.
• Haiti form (last 5): L L W D L.
• H2H: Brazil have won all 3 previous meetings, scoring 22 goals and conceding just 2.
• Group C standings (after Match Day 1): Morocco 3pts, Scotland 3pts, Brazil 1pt, Haiti 0pts.

Head-to-head

Brazil have a dominant head-to-head record against Haiti, winning all three previous meetings by a combined score of 22-2. The most recent encounter was a 7-1 Brazil victory in June 2016. Haiti have never scored more than one goal against Brazil in any fixture.

Date	Result
9 June 2016	Brazil 7–1 Haiti
19 August 2004	Haiti 0–6 Brazil
3 September 1959	Brazil 9–1 Haiti

Current form

Team	Last 5 (inc. WC opener)
Brazil	D W W W L
Haiti	L L W D L

Our prediction

The head-to-head record, the ranking gap, and the urgency of Brazil’s need for three points all point in one direction. Ancelotti’s side will be motivated to make a statement after the Morocco draw, and Haiti — ranked 77 places below them — are unlikely to provide the level of resistance Morocco did.

Haiti showed competitive spirit against Scotland and will not roll over. Their 4-0 win over New Zealand in a pre-tournament friendly shows they are capable of finding the net. But Brazil have conceded just twice in three previous meetings against them while scoring 22, and the quality gulf across every position in both squads is substantial. Vinicius Junior, Cunha, and Rodrygo represent an attacking unit that few defences in this tournament can contain.

A comfortable Brazil win with multiple goals is the most likely outcome. Ancelotti will be expecting a clinical performance to restore confidence ahead of the Group C decider.

Our prediction: Brazil to win + over 2.5 goals.

Odds and markets

Odds correct at 0230hrs UTC on 20/06/26 and subject to change.

How to bet on SportPesa

1. Open the Brazil vs Haiti event page on SportPesa (link above).
2. Choose your market — Single Bet (SB), Multi-Bet (MB), or Live Bet (LB) once the match starts.
3. Enter your stake and place your bet.

Frequently asked questions

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What time does Brazil vs Haiti kick off?

Kick-off is at 02:30 SAST (Friday, 19 June 2026) on Friday, 19 June 2026, at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

What happened in Brazil’s first match at World Cup 2026?

Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their Group C opener. Vinicius Junior scored a stunning equaliser after Morocco had taken the lead. The result left Brazil third in Group C with one point after Match Day 1.

What happened in Haiti’s first match at World Cup 2026?

Haiti lost 1-0 to Scotland in their Group C opener, leaving them bottom of the group with no points. It was a competitive performance for a side returning to the World Cup for the first time in 52 years.

What is the Brazil vs Haiti head-to-head record?

Brazil have won all three previous meetings: 9-1 in 1959, 6-0 in 2004, and 7-1 in 2016. Brazil have scored 22 goals and conceded just two across those three fixtures.

When did Haiti last play at the World Cup?

Haiti’s only previous World Cup appearance was in 1974 in West Germany. This 2026 campaign marks their return after a 52-year absence.

Can Brazil still qualify from Group C after drawing with Morocco?

Yes. Brazil sit third in Group C with one point after Match Day 1. A win against Haiti keeps their qualification push firmly on track. Morocco and Scotland both have three points, so Brazil need to win here to stay in contention for the top two spots.

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Large vainqueur de Curaçao (7-1) pour son entrée en lice dans cette Coupe du monde, l’Germany a marqué les esprits et pris la tête du groupe E.

Un succès éclatant qui a rapidement ravivé l’enthousiasme des supporters allemands, en quête d’un retour au premier plan sur la scène internationale.

Mais malgré cette démonstration, le capitaine Joshua Kimmich a tenu à calmer l’emballement. Présent en conférence de presse ce mardi, le milieu allemand a salué la qualité de la prestation tout en rappelant que ce large score ne devait pas faire perdre de vue la réalité du tournoi.

Le joueur du FC Bayern Munich a reconnu que la victoire était attendue, mais que son ampleur restait remarquable. Selon lui, l’équipe devra attendre les prochaines rencontres pour véritablement mesurer son niveau.

Après ce premier succès, les quadruples champions du monde s’apprêtent à défier la Ivory Coast, victorieuse de l’Ecuador (1-0), avant de boucler leur phase de groupes face à Curaçao.

Toujours marquée par deux éliminations prématurées lors des deux dernières éditions du Mondial, l’Allemagne semble retrouver de la stabilité, portée par une série impressionnante de dix victoires consécutives.

Kimmich reste toutefois prudent. Il estime que les prochaines confrontations, face à des adversaires plus athlétiques et plus compétitifs, offriront un meilleur indicateur du potentiel réel de la Mannschaft. Le capitaine a également insisté sur la nécessité d’améliorer certains aspects défensifs, rappelant qu’encaisser un but, même contre un adversaire jugé inférieur, reste un point à corriger.

Malgré cette prudence, le leader allemand se veut optimiste : la dynamique actuelle confirme, selon lui, que son équipe avance dans la bonne direction.

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