Vinicius Júnior scores Brazil’s first goal at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 12:10 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Vinicius Júnior scored Brazil’s first goal in their 2026 FIFA World Cup match. With this goal, he joins the ranks of Brazil legends who also scored the first goal in their respective World Cups, including Pelé and Ronaldo. This achievement brings Júnior’s total to ten goals in 50 matches for Brazil, making him the record holder for goal involvements during the current cycle. Brazil is currently drawing with Morocco as the match progresses.
- •Vinicius Júnior scored Brazil's first goal in World Cup 2026.
- •He joins legends like Pelé and Ronaldo in this achievement.
- •Currently, Brazil is tied with Morocco in this match.
- •Júnior has reached ten goals in 50 matches for Brazil.
- •He now has fourteen goal involvements in the current cycle.
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"Vinicius Júnior joined a list packed with Seleção LEGENDS by scoring Brazil’s first goal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.A list that includes, for example, Zagallo, Pelé, Romário, and Ronaldo.Who al...
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