Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring twice in Brazil’s World Cup victory over Scotland.
Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 at Miami Stadium on Wednesday and secured top spot in Group C at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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With the brace, Vinicius moved onto the tournament’s leading scorers list. He now sits level with Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe and remains one goal behind Lionel Messi.
Brazil finished the group stage with seven points from three matches.
The team secured first place on goal difference after Morocco defeated Haiti in the other Group C match.
Brazil took control early and opened the scoring in the seventh minute.
Scotland defender Scott McKenna made an error while attempting to play out from the back.
Rayan quickly closed him down and won possession. He then passed to Vinicius, who rounded goalkeeper Angus Gunn and finished calmly into an empty net.
Brazil continued to pressure Scotland throughout the first half.
Then, in stoppage time before the break, Vinicius scored his second goal.
Scotland again failed to clear the ball effectively.
Andy Robertson lost possession during the build-up. Brazil intercepted quickly and created another opportunity.
Bruno Guimaraes delivered the cross and Vinicius headed into the net to make it 2-0.
Brazil added a third goal in the 60th minute.
Casemiro found Guimaraes in central space.
Guimaraes advanced towards goal and chose to pass instead of shooting.
He set up Matheus Cunha, who scored his third goal of the tournament.
Guimaraes finished the match with two assists.
However, Neymar’s return attracted the biggest reaction from supporters.
The Brazil forward made his first national team appearance since October 2023.
He entered in the 76th minute to replace Cunha and received warm applause from the crowd.
Meanwhile, Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2 in Atlanta.
As a result, Morocco secured second place and progressed alongside Brazil from Group C.
