Cunha 1st Brazilian in 12 yrs to score at least 2 goals in 1st half in FIFA WC

Brazil's Matheus Cunha scored in 23rd and 36th minutes against Haiti at 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming first Brazilian in 12 years to score at least twice in first half of a World Cup match. Cunha has become the 10th Brazilian to achieve this feat. Previously, Neymar held record after scoring a brace against Cameroon at FIFA World Cup 2014.