Bruno Guimaraes played 81 minutes as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia to move top of World Cup Group C. The Newcastle United captain started for Carlo Ancelotti’s side and was withdrawn late on with the result already secure.
The update was confirmed by Newcastle United’s official World Cup round-up, which said Guimaraes made way for Atalanta midfielder Ederson after Brazil had taken control of their second group match.
Why Guimaraes’ Brazil minutes matter to Newcastle
For Eddie Howe, the main Newcastle point is not just Brazil’s win, but the workload placed on one of his most important midfielders. Guimaraes had already featured in Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Morocco, where the club noted he claimed an assist for Vinicius Junior’s goal before being replaced in the 80th minute.
Brazil now close Group C against Scotland at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Wednesday, with kick-off listed at 11pm BST. That gives Guimaraes another high-intensity test before attention eventually turns back to Newcastle’s pre-season schedule and the Premier League restart.
The 27-year-old remains central for club and country, and a controlled 81-minute outing in a 3-0 win is a positive sign. Newcastle will still be watching carefully, because every Brazil start adds another layer to the summer minutes count for Howe’s captain.
