Vinicius Jr. Nets Brazil's First 2026 World Cup Goal Against Morocco
Published June 13, 2026
Vinicius Junior has scored Brazil's opening goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026, finding the net to equalize against Morocco in their Group C clash at MetLife Stadium.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, kicked off with a dramatic encounter for five-time champions Brazil. Star forward Vinicius Junior marked a significant moment for the Seleção, scoring their first goal of the tournament in a Group C match against Morocco at the iconic MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey. His strike in the 32nd minute brought Brazil level after Morocco had taken an early lead.
The highly anticipated fixture saw Morocco break the deadlock in the 21st minute, surprising many as they went ahead against one of the tournament favorites. However, their advantage was short-lived. Vinicius Junior, wearing the number 7 jersey, demonstrated his clinical finishing by slotting home just over ten minutes later, ensuring Brazil entered the halftime break with the scores tied.
This pivotal goal not only served as Brazil's equalizer but also marked Vinicius Junior's second career FIFA World Cup goal. His first came during the 2022 tournament in Qatar, where he also opened Brazil's scoring against South Korea. Playing in his 50th international match for the senior national team, the dynamic attacker now boasts a tally of ten goals for his country, underscoring his growing importance to the Brazilian squad as they embark on their quest for a record sixth World Cup title across the 16 host venues.