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Vinicius Opens His 2026 World Cup Goal Account with a Stunning Strike Against Morocco

Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior has scored one of the most breathtaking goals of the 2026 World Cup so far, rescuing Brazil during their Group D clash against Morocco at MetLife Stadium.

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The Atlas Lions had taken a well-deserved lead through a stunning goal by Ismael Saibari and were completely dominating the pitch. However, Vinicius Jr. produced a moment of pure magic out of nowhere to restore parity for the Seleção.

Cutting inside from his trademark position on the left wing, the Brazilian forward penetrated the penalty area before unleashing a thunderous right-footed strike. Despite a desperate diving attempt, Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou could do nothing to stop the rocket from hitting the back of the net.

Milestones for Vini Jr. with the Seleção

  • World Cup Record: This strike marks Vinicius Jr.’s second career World Cup goal, following his maiden tournament goal against South Korea in the 2022 edition in Qatar.

  • 50th Cap Celebration: Overall, this is Vini’s 10th international goal for the Brazil National Team, coming on the milestone occasion of his 50th cap across all competitions.

Enjoy the video of this spectacular goal below…