Vini Jr ‘kicks out’ doubt, stars in all 4 Brazil World Cup goals

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·20 Juni 2026

Vini Jr ‘kicks out’ doubt, stars in all 4 Brazil World Cup goals

How have Vini Jr’s performances been for the Brazilian National Team at the World Cup?

By: Rodrigo Lima

Vini Jr often receives criticism because of comparisons between his performances for Real Madrid (Spain) and the Brazilian National Team. However, at the start of this World Cup, the Flamengo academy product has put doubts aside, given that, so far, the No. 7 has been involved in every goal scored by the ‘Seleção’ in the tournament.

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So far, Brazil have scored four goals at the World Cup. Of that total, Vini Jr scored two and played a direct role in the other two goals by the Seleção. In other words, when it comes to ‘finding the net’ in the competition, the former Flamengo player has a 100% involvement rate.

WHAT HAS VINI JR’S INVOLVEMENT BEEN IN BRAZIL’S GOALS AT THE WORLD CUP?

Right in Brazil’s World Cup debut, Vini Jr was quick to show what he came to do. Against Morocco, the forward was the one who equalized for the Seleção against Morocco.

Then against Haiti, Vini Jr put on a ‘show’ on the pitch. In Matheus Cunha’s first goal, the former Flamengo player played a part, as it was the forward who took the shot that the Haitian goalkeeper spilled. Right after, Brazil’s No. 9 pounced on the rebound and opened the scoring.

In Brazil’s second goal, Vini Jr delivered a beautiful pass to Matheus Cunha, who scored the team’s second of the match with his left foot. Finally, the Real Madrid forward received a spectacular assist from Paquetá and sealed the 3-0 scoreline for Brazil at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, United States.

WHAT DID VINI JR SAY AFTER BRAZIL VS HAITI AT THE WORLD CUP?

After the Brazilian National Team’s first win, forward Vini Jr spoke about the good form he is enjoying at the World Cup. In addition, the No. 7 made it clear that he understands the responsibility he carries as one of the key players in the current Seleção squad.

— Being able to score and provide an assist helps me reach the level I want to reach with the National Team. Of course I want to improve, but these two matches give us peace of mind to keep going in the competition. I want to do much more for the National Team, not only in goals, but through the work I do here. I know how important I am. If I’m doing well, I know how much I can contribute — said Vini Jr.

WHAT IS BRAZIL’S SITUATION IN WORLD CUP GROUP C?

With Vini Jr on the pitch, Brazil already have one win and one draw at the World Cup, in other words, four points. At the moment, the Seleção are level on points with Morocco, but hold the advantage due to goal difference. Finally, Scotland have one point, while Haiti remain without any.

SEE THE WORLD CUP GROUP C STANDINGS1st | Brazil | 4 points | GD: 32nd | Morocco | 4 points | GD: 23rd | Scotland | 1 point4th | Haiti | 0 GD = Goal difference.

WHEN IS BRAZIL’S NEXT MATCH?

Brazil’s next World Cup match will be against Scotland in the third round of Group C. In short, the ball starts rolling at 8:00 p.m. (Brasília time) this Wednesday (24), in Miami, United States. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover all the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on its website and social media channels.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.