World Cup 2026: Vinicius Junior scores twice as Brazil beat Scotland to reach last 32
Key takeaways
- Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil eased to a 3-0 win over Scotland on Wednesday, sealing top spot in Group C and a place in the World Cup last 32.
- Issued on: 25/06/2026 - 02:28Modified: 25/06/2026 - 02:29
- Real Madrid superstar Vinicius took advantage of a defensive howler to give Brazil an early lead in Miami and headed in another in first-half stoppage time.
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Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil eased to a 3-0 win over Scotland on Wednesday, sealing top spot in Group C and a place in the World Cup last 32. Matheus Cunha added a third, while Neymar made his first international appearance in more than two-and-a-half years after returning from injury.
Issued on: 25/06/2026 - 02:28Modified: 25/06/2026 - 02:29
By: FRANCE 24 Vinicius Junior heads in his and Brazil's second goal in their 3-0 World Cup win over Scotland on Wednesday © CHANDAN KHANNA, AFP Vinicius Junior made it four goals in three games at the World Cup as Brazil cruised to a 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, sealing progress to the last 32 as Group C winners and leaving their opponents in danger of another first-round exit.