Does Rayan play today? Brazil x Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Young striker Rayan, Vasco’s revelation and currently at Bournemouth, could gain important minutes 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 a victory at Lincoln Financial Field, in Philadelphia, starting at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), and the 19-year-old talent emerges as an option for speed and depth in the attack.
Rayan, one of the surprises on Carlo Ancelotti’s list, arrives at the duel motivated after a rapid rise. In the first game, he may have been on the bench, but he impressed in training. Against Haiti, the attacker needs to enter with intensity, explore the spaces behind the defense and convert chances to help open the score.
Rayan’s lineup and potential
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; Rayan (in offensive variation).Technical:Carlo Ancelotti.
Haiti (4-4-2):Placide; Arcus, Adé, Delcroix, Expérience; Jean Jacques, Bellegarde, Providence, Deedson; Pierrot, Isidor.Technical:Sébastien Migné.
The Brazilian attack, with the possible entry of Rayan, gains youth and unpredictability. The striker stands out for his speed, physical power and goalscoring instinct — perfect attributes to destabilize the Haitian low block, which has Bellegarde as its main reference.
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Without Neymar, who has a calf injury, the team depends on young and talented options. Rayan could be the difference, coming on in the second half or even starting, to put pressure on the opposing defense and create chances alongside Vinícius Júnior.
Recovery in Group C
The victory puts Brazil back in the fight for classification. Scotland leads, Morocco is second and Haiti is at the bottom. Rayan, with his determination, can bring the necessary freshness for a convincing victory and help with the goal difference.
Carlo Ancelotti has shown patience with young talents, but he knows Rayan’s potential. A great performance from him could mark the beginning of a brilliant trajectory in the World Cup and restore confidence to the National Team.
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.
