VAR disallows Vinicius Jr's goal for Brazil against Scotland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 11:04 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
In a World Cup 2026 group match on June 24, Brazil faced Scotland, where Vinicius Jr had a goal ruled out after a VAR review. Initially giving Brazil a 2-0 lead, the referee determined that Vinicius fouled Jack Hendry before scoring. This controversial decision occurred at a time when Scotland was trailing 1-0. Following the disallowed goal, Vinicius went on to score another valid goal later in the half, putting Scotland's chances under serious threat as they pursued a historic World Cup knockout stage appearance. The match remains ongoing as both teams strive for advancement.
- •Vinicius Jr's second goal ruled out after VAR review
- •Referee ruled a foul on Jack Hendry prior to the goal
- •Brazil leads 1-0 before the disallowed goal
- •Scotland aims to reach World Cup knockouts for the first time
- •Match is live as teams compete for advancement
- 11:04 PMYahoo Sports — Why Vinicius Jr’s goal for Brazil against Scotland was disallowed after controversial VAR reprieve
- 11:02 PMBBC Sport — Second Brazil goal ruled out for Vinicius Jr foul
"Brazil's Vinicius Junior has a goal ruled out against Scotland for a foul in the build up after the referee is sent to watch it again by VAR.
"Pundits were split over whether the VAR decision to rule out Vini Jr’s second effort, after a supposed foul on Jack Hendry, was correct
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 11:04 PMWhy Vinicius Jr’s goal for Brazil against Scotland was disallowed after controversial VAR reprieve
Pundits were split over whether the VAR decision to rule out Vini Jr’s second effort, after a supposed foul on Jack Hendry, was correct
- BBC SportJun 24, 2026, 11:02 PMSecond Brazil goal ruled out for Vinicius Jr foul
Brazil's Vinicius Junior has a goal ruled out against Scotland for a foul in the build up after the referee is sent to watch it again by VAR.
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