Vinicius Jr. Shines as Fifth Brazilian to Score in All Group Matches
June 27, 2026 · Alfonso García
Vinicius Jr. has become the fifth Brazilian player to score in each group stage match of a World Cup, achieving this feat during the 2026 tournament.
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Vinicius Jr., the Brazilian forward, has cemented his place in World Cup history by becoming the fifth Brazilian to score in every match of the group stage at the World Cup, as reported by ESPN. In Brazil's opening match against Morocco, which ended in a 1-1 draw, Vinicius netted an equalizer in the 32nd minute. He continued his scoring streak in the second match against Haiti, contributing to a 3-0 victory with a goal in the 45+3 minute. In the final group stage match against Scotland, Vinicius scored twice, securing another 3-0 win with goals in the 7th and 45+3 minutes. This accomplishment places him alongside illustrious names such as Jairzinho (1970), Romário (1994), Ronaldo (2002), and Rivaldo (2002), who also achieved this in previous World Cups.
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