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Vinícius Júnior Shines as Brazil Cruises Past Scotland
25 Jun
Summary
- Vinícius Júnior scored two goals to help Brazil advance.
- Neymar made his World Cup debut after recovering from injury.
- Scotland played in its first World Cup since 1998.
Five-time World Cup champions Brazil secured their spot in the knockout round with a commanding 3-0 win against Scotland on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Vinícius Júnior was instrumental in the victory, scoring in the seventh minute and again just before halftime. His two goals bring his tournament total to four, placing him among the top scorers.
Neymar made his first appearance of the tournament in the 76th minute, entering as a substitute. The crowd at Hard Rock Stadium erupted in cheers as the star forward, sidelined by a calf injury, took to the field. Neymar, Brazil's all-time leading scorer, has now participated in four World Cups.
Scotland, competing in their first World Cup since 1998, has garnered attention for their passionate supporters, the Tartan Army. Despite their vibrant presence, this marks their ninth consecutive World Cup appearance without advancing past the group stage.
