Vinicius equals the records of Brazilian legends

Vinicius Junior continued his impressive form with the Brazilian national team at the 2026 World Cup, delivering a standout performance against Scotland in the third round of the group stage and scoring two goals, bringing his tally to three in the tournament. With this achievement, the Real Madrid star moved closer to joining a select group of Brazilian football legends, having scored three goals in his first three group stage matches throughout World Cup history. This list includes legends such as Ronaldo, Romario, Rivaldo, and Jairzinho. These stars achieved this feat in previous World Cup editions: Ronaldo and Rivaldo in 2002, Romario in 1994, and Jairzinho in 1970, highlighting the significance of Vinicius's accomplishment in this tournament. The Brazilian also continued to bolster his individual statistics in the competition, reaching eight goal contributions (goals and assists) across his World Cup appearances, cementing his status as one of the most prominent stars of the current generation. This brilliance is an extension of Vinicius' rising level with the national team, where he has become a crucial element in the Seleção's attack during their journey in the current tournament.