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Matheus Cunha

Brazil forward who scored twice in their 3-0 World Cup victory over Haiti in June 2026.

2026-05-032026-08-05

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Mbeumo was also involved in the game's most controversial moment when his handball in the build-up to Matheus Cunha's strike went unpunished despite a VAR review.

    Fernandes equals assist record as Man Utd edge Forest thriller
  3. The Standard

    the football writers' player of the season, moved alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne when his cross was turned in by Bryan Mbeumo for United's third goal.Mbeumo was also involved for the game's most controversial moment when his handball in the build up to Matheus Cunha

    Fernandes equals assist record as Man Utd edge Forest thriller
  4. The Standard

    United were 2-0 up inside 15 minutes through Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, but imploded after the break to allow Arne Slot's men to level with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo before Mainoo secured the win.

    Man United beat Liverpool to secure place in top four
  5. Citizen Digital

    03, 2026 07:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's English midfielder #37 Kobbie Mainoo celebrates scoring the team's third goal with Manchester United's Brazilian striker #10 Matheus Cunha

    Man Utd beat Liverpool to secure Champions League place
  6. The Standard

    United were 2-0 up inside 15 minutes through Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, but imploded after the break to allow Arne Slot's men to level with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo before Mainoo secured the win.

    Man Utd beat Liverpool to secure Champions League place

Saturday 4 July

  1. Norway rely on Haaland to face Brazil in World Cup knockout

    Norway will face Brazil in the World Cup last 16, with striker Erling Haaland having scored five goals at the tournament, including a late winner against Ivory Coast that secured Norway's first World Cup knockout victory. Norway has never lost to Brazil in four previous meetings, with two wins and two draws.

    4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 29 June

  1. Brazil beat Japan 2-1 in World Cup last 16

    Gabriel Martinelli scored in the 95th minute to send Brazil past Japan 2-1 on Monday and into the World Cup knockout stage. Brazil will face either Ivory Coast or Norway in New Jersey on Sunday.

    29 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 25 June

  1. Vinicius scores twice as Brazil beats Scotland 3-0

    Brazil forward Vinicius Junior scored a brace in a 3-0 win over Scotland in a 2026 World Cup Group C match, allowing Brazil to progress to the last 32 as group winners. Coach Carlo Ancelotti praised the Real Madrid player as "one of the best players in the world."

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Brazil advances; South Africa, Canada, Bosnia reach knockout rounds

    Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 to advance to the World Cup's last 32, while South Africa, Canada, and Bosnia-Herzegovina progressed to the knockout rounds for the first time in their histories.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Brazil advance as group winners; Vinicius scores twice against Scotland

    Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 to progress to the last 32 as Group C winners, with Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior scoring twice, including a header, in his third consecutive goal-scoring World Cup group match. Coach Carlo Ancelotti praised the 25-year-old as "one of the best players in the world," with Vinicius now level on four goals alongside France's Kylian Mbappe and Norway's Erling Haaland in the tournament's scoring race.

    25 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 20 June

  1. Haiti's coach Migne disappointed after Brazil defeat eliminates team

    Haiti coach Sebastien Migne expressed "huge disappointment" after the Caribbean nation became the first team eliminated from the 2026 World Cup following a 3-0 defeat by Brazil. Haiti, competing at their first World Cup in 52 years, will finish bottom of Group C after back-to-back losses.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Brazil defeats Haiti 3-0 in 2026 World Cup group stage

    Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 in a Group C World Cup match in Philadelphia, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice and Vinicius Junior adding one goal. Coach Carlo Ancelotti praised the "complete performance," which lifted Brazil to the top of their group with one game remaining.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. USA, Brazil advance to World Cup knockout rounds

    The United States defeated Australia 2–0 in Group D to advance to the knockout rounds with a game to spare, following Mexico's earlier qualification. Brazil also progressed by defeating Haiti.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Brazil defeats Haiti 3-0, advances toward World Cup knockout stage

    Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 on Friday, breathing life into their World Cup campaign and moving closer to the last 32. Haiti became the first country to exit the tournament.

    20 June 2026 · The Standard

  5. Germany and Ivory Coast clash for World Cup knockout spot

    Germany face Ivory Coast on Saturday in a winner-take-all Group E match where the victor secures a place in the last 32, while Sweden can also advance with a win over the Netherlands in Houston.

    20 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 17 May

  1. Fernandes equals Premier League assist record in Man Utd win

    Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League record of 20 assists in a season as Manchester United defeated Nottingham Forest 3–2 to secure third place and Champions League qualification. Fernandes moved alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne with the assist on Bryan Mbeumo's goal.

    17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Fernandes equals Premier League assist record; Man Utd beats Forest

    Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League record of 20 assists in a season as Manchester United secured third place with a 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest, moving alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.

    17 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 4 May

  1. Manchester United beats Liverpool 3-2 in Champions League race

    Manchester United secured Champions League football next season with a 3-2 victory over Liverpool, with Kobbie Mainoo scoring the winner. Third-placed United opened a six-point lead over Liverpool and are guaranteed to finish in the top five.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 3 May

  1. Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 for Champions League qualification

    Manchester United secured Champions League football next season with a 3-2 victory over Liverpool, coming from behind after being 2-0 down at half-time. Kobbie Mainoo's goal secured the win and manager Michael Carrick's position for next season.

    3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Man Utd beats Liverpool 3-2 to secure Champions League place

    Manchester United defeated Liverpool 3-2, with Kobbie Mainoo's goal securing the victory and United's return to Champions League football after a two-year absence. United led 2-0 early but conceded two goals before Mainoo's late strike sealed the win.

    3 May 2026 · The Standard

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