Vinícius Júnior World Cup 2026: Stats, Records, Goals & Assists
Vinícius Júnior World Cup 2026 has become one of the tournament’s defining stories, and this page keeps his live stats, records, goals and assists for Brazil in one place.
Below you get his current tournament numbers, his full World Cup record, his trophy laden career with Real Madrid, and what he means to a five time champion nation chasing a sixth star.
The live stats table updates automatically as Brazil play, so you always see the current figures.
Vinícius Júnior World Cup 2026 Live Stats
The table below pulls Vinícius’s current World Cup 2026 numbers straight from the match data and refreshes after every Brazil game. You can follow his appearances, minutes, goals and assists for the tournament as they happen.
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Note: the figures above are live. The career details further down this page cover his completed 2022 World Cup and his wider honours, and stay fixed.
Vinícius Júnior at World Cup 2026: What You Need to Know
At 25 years old and about to turn 26, Vinícius Júnior has arrived at the 2026 World Cup as Brazil’s most dangerous attacker and the player Carlo Ancelotti’s side lean on in the biggest moments. The Real Madrid winger is in the prime of his career and playing his second World Cup after his 2022 debut.
After years of criticism about his form for the Seleção, Vinícius has answered with a standout tournament. He scored 4 goals and set up 1 more in Brazil’s opening 4 matches, becoming the fifth Brazilian to score in every group stage game at a World Cup, joining Jairzinho, Romário, Ronaldo and Rivaldo. That run has pushed him into the Golden Boot race, behind only a small group led by Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane.
Neymar has returned to the squad and featured for the first time since 2023, but the creative load now sits firmly on Vinícius, and his form is widely seen as central to how far Brazil can go on home continent soil.
Brazil’s World Cup 2026 Results So Far
Brazil were drawn in Group C with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland, and topped the group before moving through the knockout rounds. Here is how the campaign has unfolded:
- Brazil 1-1 Morocco (East Rutherford, New Jersey): Vinícius scored on his 50th cap.
- Brazil 3-0 Haiti (Philadelphia): Vinícius scored and set up Matheus Cunha.
- Brazil 3-0 Scotland (Miami): a Vinícius brace, including his first international header, sealed top spot in Group C.
- Round of 32: Brazil 2-1 Japan: a hard fought win to reach the last 16.
- Round of 16: Brazil vs Norway (MetLife Stadium, 5 July): a blockbuster tie pitting Vinícius against Erling Haaland.
Morocco also advanced from the group, while Scotland and Haiti were eliminated. For exact dates and kickoff times in your timezone, check the live World Cup 2026 schedule.
Vinícius Júnior’s World Cup Record
Vinícius made his World Cup debut in 2022 and has raised his level in 2026. Here is how his record now reads:
- World Cups played: Two (2022 and 2026)
- Career World Cup goals: 5 (one in 2022, four so far in 2026)
- Career World Cup assists: 3
- Best run: Quarter final in 2022, beaten by Croatia on penalties
In 2022 he set up Richarlison in the opening win over Serbia, then scored his first World Cup goal and added an assist in the 4-1 victory over South Korea, before Brazil fell to Croatia in the quarter finals. In 2026 he has gone further, scoring in all three group games and leading Brazil’s attack into the knockout rounds. Under Ancelotti he has 7 goals in 13 caps, a sharp jump on his earlier international output.
A Real Madrid Superstar
While his World Cup record is still young, Vinícius’s club career already places him among the best players in the world, with more than 75 goals and 40 assists in his first 240-plus La Liga games for Real Madrid. Few attackers have delivered more on the sport’s biggest stages:
- Scored the winning goal in the 2022 Champions League final against Liverpool, then scored again in the 2024 final against Borussia Dortmund, winning Europe’s top club competition twice.
- Named The Best FIFA Men’s Player for 2024, the first Brazilian to win the award since Kaká in 2007.
- Finished runner up for the 2024 Ballon d’Or in one of the most debated votes in recent memory.
- Multiple La Liga titles with Real Madrid, plus a hat-trick in the 2024 Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona.
He has spent his entire professional career at just two clubs, Flamengo and Real Madrid, where he now wears the iconic number 7 shirt once worn by Cristiano Ronaldo and Raúl. Off the pitch, he has also become one of football’s most prominent voices against racism.
Why Vinícius Júnior Is Brazil’s Key Man in 2026
As the Vinícius Júnior World Cup 2026 campaign moves deeper into the knockout rounds, he is the spark that makes Brazil tick. His direct dribbling, his pace, and his ability to score and create from the left make him the player opponents fear most, and the attacking reference point the whole team is built to feed.
Brazil have not won the World Cup since 2002, an eternity for the most successful nation in the tournament’s history. If they are to end that 24 year wait and claim a record sixth title in 2026, Vinícius in full flow is the most likely reason why.
FAQ About Vinícius Júnior World Cup 2026
How many World Cup goals does Vinícius Júnior have?
Vinícius Júnior has 5 career World Cup goals: one in 2022 against South Korea and four at the 2026 World Cup so far. His live 2026 tally updates in the stats table near the top of this page.
Has Vinícius Júnior won the World Cup?
No. His best World Cup run was a quarter final exit in 2022. Brazil last lifted the trophy in 2002 and are chasing a record sixth title in 2026.
Who does Brazil play in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16?
Brazil face Norway and Erling Haaland in the Round of 16 on 5 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium, after topping Group C and beating Japan 2-1 in the Round of 32.
How old is Vinícius Júnior at the 2026 World Cup?
Vinícius is 25 during the tournament and turns 26 on 12 July 2026, placing him right in the prime of his career.
Which group was Brazil in at the 2026 World Cup?
Brazil won Group C ahead of Morocco, with Scotland and Haiti eliminated, under head coach Carlo Ancelotti.
What club does Vinícius Júnior play for?
Vinícius plays for Real Madrid, where he wears the number 7 shirt. Flamengo is the only other senior club he has represented.
Is this Vinícius Júnior’s first World Cup?
No. It is his second. He debuted at the 2022 finals in Qatar, where Brazil were knocked out by Croatia on penalties.
Did Vinícius Júnior win the Ballon d’Or?
He finished runner up for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, then was named The Best FIFA Men’s Player for 2024, the first Brazilian to win it since Kaká in 2007.
