Brazil turn corner but tougher World Cup tests await (opens in new tab)

The five-time world champions beat the Caribbean side 3-0 on Friday in Philadelphia to move top of Group C, condemning Haiti -- playing at their first World Cup in 52 years -- to an early exit. While the win came against modest opposition, it offered welcome relief for Carlo Ancelotti, who had come under rare scrutiny in Brazil following a drab 1-1 draw with Morocco in the opener. Brazil showed greater attacking bite and edged closer to qualification, but questions remain about how they will ...