Vinícius Júnior
Brazil
FWD
Age
25
Appearances
5
Goals
4
About Vinícius Júnior
Vinícius Júnior is a confirmed forward in Brazil's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named by Carlo Ancelotti on 18 May 2026 and listed in Brazil's forward group alongside Neymar, Raphinha, Gabriel Martinelli, Matheus Cunha, Endrick, Luiz Henrique, Igor Thiago and Rayan. The Real Madrid forward is 25 at kick-off and brings 47 senior Brazil caps and eight international goals (as of 1 April 2026) into the tournament, making this his second senior World Cup after the quarter-final run at Qatar 2022.
Brazil face Morocco, Haiti and Scotland in Group C, opening against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on 13 June. Ancelotti's side qualified by finishing fifth in CONMEBOL round-robin qualifying on 10 June 2025.
Brazil face Morocco, Haiti and Scotland in Group C, opening against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on 13 June. Ancelotti's side qualified by finishing fifth in CONMEBOL round-robin qualifying on 10 June 2025.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
5
Minutes played
441
Goals
4
Assists
1
Shots
14
Shots on Target
11
Playing Style
Vinícius Júnior is a forward and left winger, considered one of the best players in the world, with pace, technique and dribbling at the centre of his profile. From the left channel, his game is about carrying the ball at speed and attacking full-backs one-versus-one.
In Ancelotti's confirmed 4-3-3, he is listed in Brazil's forward group alongside Neymar, Raphinha, Gabriel Martinelli, Matheus Cunha, Endrick, Luiz Henrique, Igor Thiago and Rayan.
In Ancelotti's confirmed 4-3-3, he is listed in Brazil's forward group alongside Neymar, Raphinha, Gabriel Martinelli, Matheus Cunha, Endrick, Luiz Henrique, Igor Thiago and Rayan.
World Cup History
Vinícius Júnior has played at one previous World Cup. At Qatar 2022 he scored his first FIFA World Cup goal in a 4-1 round-of-16 win over South Korea, also setting up Lucas Paquetá's goal in the same match, before Brazil were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Croatia on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
The 2026 World Cup is his second senior tournament with Brazil, this time under Carlo Ancelotti. He brings 47 caps and eight international goals into the squad as of 1 April 2026, with Group C opening against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on 13 June.
The 2026 World Cup is his second senior tournament with Brazil, this time under Carlo Ancelotti. He brings 47 caps and eight international goals into the squad as of 1 April 2026, with Group C opening against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on 13 June.
National Team
Brazil
📋 Teammates (13)
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Goal Rush Impact
Brazil are a Tier 1 Goal Rush pick at £32m within the game's £200m card budget. That is the premium band, with Group C against Morocco, Haiti and Scotland setting the early fixture context. Ancelotti's confirmed 4-3-3 and Brazil's CONMEBOL qualifying run complete the team-slot backdrop.
Vinícius Júnior gives that Brazil pick a direct left-wing profile. He is a listed forward, carries pace and dribbling from the left channel. For a £32m slot, that is the individual payoff hook.
Vinícius Júnior gives that Brazil pick a direct left-wing profile. He is a listed forward, carries pace and dribbling from the left channel. For a £32m slot, that is the individual payoff hook.
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Vinícius Júnior at the 2026 World Cup
Vinícius Júnior is a confirmed forward in Carlo Ancelotti's 26-man Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup, announced on 18 May 2026 alongside Neymar, Raphinha, Gabriel Martinelli, Matheus Cunha, Endrick, Luiz Henrique, Igor Thiago and Rayan in the forward group. It is his second senior World Cup after Qatar 2022, and he brings 47 caps and eight international goals (as of 1 April 2026) into a Brazil side that opens its Group C campaign against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on 13 June.
Picking Brazil in Goal Rush
Brazil are a Tier 1 call on the Goal Rush card at £32m within the game's £200m card budget. For the quick-reference view, start with the Group C order: Morocco first, then Haiti and Scotland, with Ancelotti's 4-3-3 as the team shape.
Vinícius Júnior World Cup 2026 FAQs
Vinícius Júnior plays for Brazil, a Tier 1 Goal Rush team at £32m per slot within the game's £200m card budget. On matchday, the key player check is his left-wing role: pace, dribbling in Brazil's forward group.
Vinícius Júnior is a forward and left winger considered one of the best players in the world. His profile centres on pace, technique and dribbling from the left channel, and he is listed in Brazil's forward group for Carlo Ancelotti's 2026 squad.
Vinícius Júnior has 47 caps for Brazil as of 1 April 2026, with eight international goals. He is in Carlo Ancelotti's final 26 for the 2026 World Cup, heading into his second senior tournament after Qatar 2022.
Vinícius Júnior plays for Real Madrid. He scored his first FIFA World Cup goal in Brazil's 4-1 round-of-16 win over South Korea at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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