Vini Jr shrugs off doubt, stars in all 4 Brazil goals at World Cup

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·20 Juni 2026

Vini Jr shrugs off doubt, stars in all 4 Brazil goals at World Cup

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 the football he plays for Real Madrid (ESP) and for the Brazilian National Team. However, at this start of the World Cup, the Flamengo academy product has put the doubts aside, since, so far, the number 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 in the World Cup. Of that total, Vini Jr scored two of them and played an effective 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 quickly made a point of showing what he came to do. That is because, against Morocco, the forward was the one who leveled the match for Brazil.

Against Haiti, meanwhile, Vini Jr put on a ‘show’ on the field. On Matheus Cunha’s first goal, the former Flamengo player was involved, as it was the forward who took the shot that the Haitian goalkeeper spilled. Right after that, Brazil’s number 9 pounced on the rebound and opened the scoring.

On Brazil’s second goal, Vini Jr delivered a beautiful pass to Matheus Cunha, who scored the team’s second with his left foot. Finally, the Real Madrid forward received a brilliant 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 Brazil’s first win, forward Vini Jr spoke about the good form he is enjoying at the World Cup. In addition, the number 7 made it clear that he knows the responsibility he carries as one of the main players in Brazil’s current 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 games 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 my importance. 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 in the World Cup, in other words, four points. At the moment, Brazil have the same number of points as Morocco, but hold the advantage because of goal difference. Finally, Scotland have one point, while Haiti are still on zero.

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.

WHAT IS BRAZIL’S NEXT MATCH FOR THE BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM?

Brazil’s next match at the World Cup will be against Scotland, in the third round of Group C. In short, the match kicks off 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.

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