Does Casemiro play today? Brazil x Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Midfielder Casemiro should be the great articulator of Brazil’s midfield in the duel against Haiti this Friday (19), in the second round of Group C of the 2026 World Cup. After the 1-1 draw with Morocco in the debut, the Seleção needs to win at the Lincoln Financial Field, in Philadelphia, starting at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), and the experienced player emerges as a fundamental piece to give balance and strength to the team.
Casemiro, with extensive experience in major competitions, arrives at the clash as a reference in midfield. In the first match, he helped with containment and game distribution. Against Haiti, the Manchester United midfielder needs to regain his best rhythm, steal balls and serve the attackers, especially without Neymar in the squad.
Casting and role of Casemiro
Brazil (4-2-3-1):Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Douglas Santos; Casemiro (or Fabinho), Bruno Guimarães; Raphinha, Matheus Cunha (or Igor Thiago), Vinícius Júnior; center forward.Technical:Carlo Ancelotti.
Haiti (4-4-2):Placide; Arcus, Adé, Delcroix, Expérience; Jean Jacques, Bellegarde, Providence, Deedson; Pierrot, Isidor.Technical:Sébastien Migné.
The Brazilian midfield, led by Casemiro alongside Bruno Guimarães, seeks greater presence. The midfielder stands out for his physical strength, tackling and vision of the game — essential qualities to control the pace against a Haiti team that must close in and try to explore quick transitions with Bellegarde and company.
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Without Neymar, who has a calf injury, the team depends on the consistency of the midfield to create chances. Casemiro can be the link between defense and attack, breaking up opposing plays and launching teammates with precision.
Recovery in Group C
The victory puts Brazil back in the direct fight for classification. Scotland leads, Morocco is second and Haiti is at the bottom. Casemiro, with natural leadership, understands the importance of keeping the midfield compact and aggressive to avoid surprises.
Carlo Ancelotti has demanded intensity and tactical intelligence. A great performance from Casemiro helps the team to dominate possession and create opportunities for Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha, turning the game into a convincing victory.
Where to watch live
The match will be broadcast on TV Globo, SBT (open TV), SporTV, NSports (closed TV), ge TV, CazéTV (YouTube), Globoplay and Prime Video.
