Overview
- Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their World Cup opener on Thursday after Ismael Saibari gave Morocco the lead and Vinicius Jr scored a late equaliser.
- Coach Carlo Ancelotti said he is not panicking and expects to make a few changes to improve the team's balance and play rather than carry out a wholesale overhaul.
- Ancelotti warned that Haiti are a physical and well organised side with a tall target forward and noted they deserve respect despite a 1-0 loss to Scotland.
- The Group C match is set for Friday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia with a 9:30 p.m. Brasília time kickoff and Ancelotti confirmed Neymar will not travel because of injury while Danilo and Matheus Cunha are among players expected to be involved.
- As five-time champions, Brazil face high expectations and Ancelotti said the pressure of the yellow shirt may have affected the squad, making Friday's game a key chance to regain momentum and calm team morale.