Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has effectively silenced critics regarding his international career with Brazil, delivering a stellar performance so far in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The dynamic winger scored in Brazil’s opening match against Morocco, before netting his second goal of the tournament during the Seleção’s commanding 3-0 victory over Haiti.
With this latest goal, Vinicius Junior has accumulated 6 goal contributions (3 goals and 3 assists) in just 6 World Cup appearances across the 2022 and 2026 editions. This incredible stat makes him Brazil’s most impactful player on the world stage during this period.
Furthermore, Brazil’s 3-0 triumph marks their highest-scoring group stage match since defeating Cameroon 4-1 back in the 2014 World Cup.
A Historic Night for Brazilian Youth
The match against Haiti also witnessed a rare tactical milestone for Brazilian football history:
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Rayan (19) subbed on for Raphinha in the 40th minute.
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Endrick (19) replaced Matheus Cunha in the 64th minute.
This marks only the second time in World Cup history that Brazil fielded two under-20 players in a single match, with the first occurrence dating back to the legendary 1958 clash against Wales.
Additionally, at 19 years and 10 months old, Rayan has officially become the youngest player to make his World Cup debut for Brazil since Marco Antônio faced Romania on June 10, 1970 (at 19 years and 4 months).
