Bruno Guimaraes is scheduled to open Brazil’s 2026 World Cup group-stage programme against Haiti at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday 20 June, with kick-off listed for 1.30am BST.
The Newcastle United midfielder is one of several Magpies with confirmed group fixtures at the tournament, and his early Brazil assignment gives supporters an immediate focus before a second Group C test against Scotland at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Wednesday 24 June.
Newcastle listed the Brazil dates in their World Cup fixture guide, which also details schedules for Dan Burn, Malick Thiaw, Nick Woltemade, Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa.
Newcastle focus turns to Guimaraes on the World Cup stage
For Eddie Howe and Newcastle, Guimaraes’ involvement matters beyond national-team pride. The 28-year-old remains the reference point in United’s midfield, and Brazil minutes against Haiti and Scotland will be watched closely while the club are also preparing for the 2026/27 Premier League campaign.
Brazil’s opening assignment comes before a quick turnaround into Scotland, giving Guimaraes two Group C fixtures inside five days. For Newcastle fans, it is the clearest early chance to see how sharp he looks in tournament rhythm, particularly with club football paused and transfer noise filling the summer.
Dan Burn is not due to start England’s next listed group match until Tuesday 23 June against Ghana, so Guimaraes is the immediate Magpies storyline on the World Cup schedule.
