Haiti became the first team eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 3-0 defeat to Brazil, a victory that was overshadowed by an injury to winger Raphinha and a transfer announcement from midfielder Ederson.
Matheus Cunha scored twice for Brazil, but the win was marred when Raphinha was forced off during the match. The extent of his lay-off is not yet known, though fears of a significant spell on the sidelines have emerged.
“Haiti are first team eliminated from World Cup after Brazil win; Raphinha injured, Ederson confirms Man Utd move.”
Among those featuring for Brazil was Atalanta midfielder Ederson, who made a brief cameo against Haiti. After the game, Ederson confirmed that a move to Manchester United is all but done. "It's practically almost all sorted," he told Tuttosport. A £35m deal has already been thrashed out with the Italian side, though formalities have yet to be finalised. Ederson said he was relishing his World Cup opportunity: "I have to make the most of this moment. I am here and it is a wonderful thing, something you must always live to the fullest."
United manager Michael Carrick is determined to overhaul his midfield, with former coach Renee Meulensteen saying the club need "at least two, if not three midfielders this transfer window." Meulensteen also noted that Newcastle's Elliot Anderson might be out of reach due to a massive price tag, while United have been beaten to West Ham's Mateus Fernandes by Tottenham Hotspur.
The transfer activity comes as United prepare to open their doors to cameras. The club have agreed a record access fee for Amazon Prime's All or Nothing series, which will document the 2026-27 campaign. Filming will begin in pre-season, offering "unprecedented access" to the men's, women's, and academy players and staff. Toby Craig, United's chief communications officer, said: "Now is the right time to open our doors, so that for the first time our fans around the world can see behind the scenes."
United are the fourth English top-flight side to feature in the series, following Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City. Pep Guardiola's final two seasons at City will also be documented in a separate Amazon series expected to launch this summer.