Vinicius Junior continued his remarkable World Cup form by scoring twice in Brazil’s commanding 3-0 win over Scotland on Mercredi. This victory secured Brazil’s place in the last 32 as winners of Group C, while leaving Scotland in a precarious position, facing the prospect of an early exit once again.
The Real Madrid forward capitalized on a defensive lapse to open the scoring early in the match held in Miami, before adding une seconde with a header during first-half stoppage time. Scotland struggled to impose themselves throughout the game, and the five-time World Cup champions sealed their dominant performance when Matheus Cunha scored the third goal around the hour mark.
Brazil’s squad saw the return of Neymar late in the match, marking his first international appearance in over two and a half years. Despite some skepticism about whether Carlo Ancelotti’s team can contend for the title, finishing top of their group offers a confidence boost as they prepare for the next stage.
Brazil Advances with Confidence
On June 29, Brazil will face the runner-up of Group F—either the Netherlands, Japan, or Sweden—in a last-32 clash in Houston, Texas. Vinicius’s consistency has been a highlight of Brazil’s campaign so far; having scored in all three group matches, he is the first Brazilian player to achieve this feat since both Ronaldo and Rivaldo did so in 2002.
With a total of four goals, Vinicius sits just one behind Lionel Messi and shares the golden boot race lead with Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe. Meanwhile, Scotland’s prospects look increasingly grim, as they face the likelihood of another early World Cup departure.