Ancelotti believes Brazil has strong competitiveness and is actively addressing problems.

Brazil will face Haiti at the Lincoln Financial Stadium in a key Group C match of the 2026 World Cup. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti stated that the team will actively address the issues and believes the "Samba Army" remains highly competitive.

In the previous round, Brazil came from behind to draw 1-1 with Morocco after Vinicius Jr. scored with an assist from Guimarães.

In addition, Haiti, which Brazil will face, lost 0-1 to Scotland in the first round of the group stage.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said at a press conference, "The World Cup is not won by the first game. The players' self-reflection after the game was very positive. I think we will solve these problems, and I still believe that the team is very competitive."

“We will make some changes to improve the team’s balance and overall performance. We can play better, and we must play better.”

Reflecting on the previous match, Ancelotti said, "The performance in the first half was somewhat unexpected. Perhaps it was the pressure of wearing this jersey in the first World Cup match that affected the players' mentality. Getting a good start is important, but it's not the most crucial thing."

“We must continue to give opportunities to the players who didn’t perform well in the first half against Morocco. In fact, no player in our team played at their best, and I don’t think the first match of the World Cup can determine the final result. I don’t want the team to have only one style; I want my team to have multiple ways of playing.”

Regarding the starting lineup the team will field against Haiti, Ancelotti said, "I will tell the players tomorrow. I don't think it's time to announce it now. I have no problem announcing the starting lineup now; there are no secrets in football, but I prefer to tell the players first."

“Cunha is better at linking up attacks, and he has an advantage as a shadow striker than as a center forward, while Igor Thiago has the characteristics of a center forward. He is physically strong and very aggressive. Enderk is not quite the same as either of them; he has extraordinary talent. Whether it is this World Cup or the next World Cup, Brazil will make full use of his characteristics.”

In addition, Ancelotti said, "Enderic is very patient and not in a hurry to succeed. For his age, he has shown extraordinary maturity, which is very important. At the same time, his family has always been by his side, which is equally important."

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