Vinícius Júnior leads Brazil in World Cup opener against Morocco
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Vinícius Júnior was a standout player for Brazil in their World Cup opener against Morocco on June 14, scoring the equalizer in a match that ended 1-1. Brazil faced early struggles, with their team initially appearing anxious, but Vinícius's performance brought a turnaround. The match showcased the impact of Neymar's absence due to injury, shifting expectations onto Vinícius. Brazil's next match will be crucial for their hopes in the tournament.
- •Match ended 1-1 with Vinícius equalizing in the 32nd minute.
- •Neymar, injured, did not participate in the match.
- •Vinícius was named man of the match despite a challenging first half.
- •Brazil aims for improvement in their upcoming World Cup matches.
- •The match featured Brazil's first encounter against a top-10 FIFA-ranked team.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Brazil find that everything good flows through Viní of New Jersey
- 7:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Brazil find that everything good flows through Viní of New Jersey
"The Real Madrid star was his country’s best player in their World Cup opener on Saturday. They’ll need more of the same if they are to make a deep run Vinícius Júnior is not wearing the famous Brazil No 10 at this World Cup. For now, the hallowed shirt of Pelé, Zico, Rivellino, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and all the rest belongs to Neymar. Or at least it belongs to a man faintly resembling Neymar. Now 34, he showed just enough at Santos to make Carlo Ancelotti’s squad after two lucrative but mostly wasted years in Saudi Arabia. Ancelotti could have chosen João Pedro or Richarlison or Savinho or Gabriel Jesus or Igor Jesus or, hell, even Antony, but he took Neymar. Who is injured again – a calf problem this time – and whose fitness will loom over the Brazilian campaign, just as it has at some point during every one of his four World Cups. Continue reading...
"The Real Madrid star was his country’s best player in their World Cup opener on Saturday. They’ll need more of the same if they are to make a deep run
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 7:00 AMBrazil find that everything good flows through Viní of New Jersey
The Real Madrid star was his country’s best player in their World Cup opener on Saturday. They’ll need more of the same if they are to make a deep run
- The Guardian SportJun 14, 2026, 7:00 AMBrazil find that everything good flows through Viní of New Jersey
The Real Madrid star was his country’s best player in their World Cup opener on Saturday. They’ll need more of the same if they are to make a deep run Vinícius Júnior is not wearing the famous Brazil No 10 at this World Cup. For now, the hallowed shirt of Pelé, Zico, Rivellino, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and all the rest belongs to Neymar. Or at least it belongs to a man faintly resembling Neymar. Now 34, he showed just enough at Santos to make Carlo Ancelotti’s squad after two lucrative but mostly wasted years in Saudi Arabia. Ancelotti could have chosen João Pedro or Richarlison or Savinho or Gabriel Jesus or Igor Jesus or, hell, even Antony, but he took Neymar. Who is injured again – a calf problem this time – and whose fitness will loom over the Brazilian campaign, just as it has at some point during every one of his four World Cups. Continue reading...
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