Brazil dealt World Cup injury blow as star attacker forced off against Haiti

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• Brazil vs Haiti kick off time: The highly anticipated match will kick off on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 1.30am BST, with local kick-off times of Friday, June 19 at 8.30pm ET / 5.30pm PT.

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• Brazil have been dominant though, romping to a 7-1 victory over Haiti during their group stage clash at the Copa America back in 2016.

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• Brazil goalkeeper kit colour: Brazil's goalkeeper Alisson has a choice of pink or black kits.

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• Match location: The match will be staged at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States.

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• Haiti's head coach, Sebastien Migne, has a fully available squad with no fresh injury concerns to worry about.

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• Sky broadcasts more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more with at least 215 live from the top flight alongside Formula 1, darts and golf.

  according to WalesOnline

• Television coverage is due to begin at 1.15am BST, with brief pre-match build-up offered ahead of kick-off.

  according to WalesOnline

• Until June 17, shoppers can upgrade to the Sky smart TV that's' designed for football 'from £4.50 per month when taken along a Sky TV and Netflix package.

  according to The Mirror

• Learn more Sky is knocking 20% off its entire range of Glass TVs to mark the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

  according to The Mirror

• Brazil suffer worrying injury blow as Raphinha is forced off against Haiti just days before Scotland World Cup clash.

  according to The Independent +1

• Ancelotti is already without Neymar who arrived in North America already nursing a calf injury.

  according to The Independent +1

• While a recent MRI scan showed his muscle healing ahead of schedule, he’d failed to reach 100% fitness just weeks before the tournament, killing his chances.

  according to The Sun

• AS Brazil face Haiti in a high-stakes Group C clash in Philadelphia (KO Saturday, 20 June, 12.30am BST), fans may be left wondering where 19-year-old wonderkid Estevao is.

  according to The Sun

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• Brazil vs Haiti kick off time: The highly anticipated match will kick off on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 1.30am BST, with local kick-off…

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• Brazil have been dominant though, romping to a 7-1 victory over Haiti during their group stage clash at the Copa America back in 2016.

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• Brazil goalkeeper kit colour: Brazil's goalkeeper Alisson has a choice of pink or black kits.

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• Match location: The match will be staged at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States.

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• Haiti's head coach, Sebastien Migne, has a fully available squad with no fresh injury concerns to worry about.

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