Vinicius Jr. marks 50 caps for Brazil in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:06 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Vinicius Jr. achieved his 50th cap for Brazil’s national team during a 1-1 draw with Morocco on June 13 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The forward contributed significantly by scoring Brazil's equalizer in the first half. Vinicius is now one of eight players on the World Cup squad with at least 50 appearances for the national team, a group that includes veterans like Neymar and Casemiro. His international career began in 2019, and he has made multiple tournament appearances, including World Cups and Copa América. The next opportunity for Brazil will come in their upcoming matches as they continue in the World Cup.
- •Vinicius Jr. scored Brazil's equalizer against Morocco.
- •He reached 50 caps for Brazil during the World Cup match.
- •The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
- •Vinicius made his debut for Brazil on September 11, 2019.
- •He has scored ten goals in his first 50 appearances.
- 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Vinicius Jr. reaches 50 caps for Brazil
"Vinicius Jr. reached the milestone of 50 matches for Brazil’s senior national team this Saturday (13), in the 1-1 draw with Morocco in the opening round of the World Cup at MetLife Stadium in New Je...
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