Vinícius Júnior World Cup 2026: Stats, Records, Goals & Assists
If you are looking for Vinícius Júnior’s World Cup 2026 stats, records, goals and assists, this is the page to bookmark.
Below you get his live tournament numbers for Brazil, his World Cup record so far, his glittering 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 see 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 World Cup in 2022 and his wider honours, and stay fixed.
Vinícius Júnior at World Cup 2026: What You Need to Know
At 25 years old, Vinícius Júnior arrives at the 2026 World Cup as Brazil’s most dangerous attacker and the player Carlo Ancelotti’s side look to in the biggest moments. The Real Madrid winger is in his prime, fresh off some of the best club football on the planet, and this is his second World Cup after making his tournament debut in 2022.
Brazil opened their campaign with a frustrating 1-1 draw against Morocco, rescued by a brilliant Vinícius strike at MetLife Stadium, then responded with a commanding 3-0 win over Haiti in which he scored again. With talisman Neymar still working his way back from injury, the creative burden on Vinícius is heavier than ever, and his form is widely seen as central to how far Brazil can go on home-continent soil.
Brazil are five-time world champions, more than any other nation, but they have not lifted the trophy since 2002. Ending that 24-year wait is the mission, and Vinícius is the player most likely to make it happen.
Brazil’s Group C Fixtures
Brazil were drawn into Group C alongside Morocco, Haiti and Scotland. Here is the group stage schedule:
- Brazil vs Morocco (East Rutherford, New Jersey), drew 1-1
- Brazil vs Haiti (Philadelphia), won 3-0
- Brazil vs Scotland
After bouncing back with the win over Haiti, Brazil close out the group stage against Scotland. For exact dates and kickoff times in your timezone, check the live World Cup 2026 schedule.
Vinícius Júnior’s World Cup Record So Far
Vinícius has played one World Cup, in 2022, and showed flashes of his quality. Here is his record going into 2026:
- World Cups played before 2026: One (2022)
- Goals: One
- Assists: Two
- Brazil’s run: Quarter-final exit, beaten by Croatia on penalties
He set up Richarlison’s second goal in Brazil’s opening 2-0 win over Serbia, then scored his first World Cup goal and added an assist in the 4-1 round-of-16 victory over South Korea.
Brazil looked like genuine contenders before they were stunned by Croatia in the quarter-finals, losing a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. For a player who was still finding his feet on the international stage, it was a promising first World Cup.
A Real Madrid Superstar
Where Vinícius’s World Cup record is still young, his club career already places him among the best players in the world. 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.
- The Best FIFA Men’s Player for 2024, the first Brazilian to win the award since Kaká in 2007.
- Runner-up for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, in one of the most debated votes in recent memory.
- Champions League Player of the Season for 2023/24, the campaign widely seen as his masterpiece.
- 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.
What Vinícius Means to Brazil in 2026
For Brazil, Vinícius is the spark. His direct dribbling, his pace, and his ability to score and create from the left make him the player opponents fear most. With Ancelotti looking to blend Brazilian flair with European structure, Vinícius is the attacking reference point the whole team is built to feed.
Brazil have not won the World Cup in more than two decades, an eternity for the most successful nation in the tournament’s history. If they are to end that drought 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?
Going into 2026, Vinícius had scored one World Cup goal, against South Korea in 2022. His current 2026 tally updates live in the stats table near the top of this page.
Has Vinícius Júnior won the World Cup?
No. Vinícius’s only previous World Cup ended in a quarter-final exit in 2022. Brazil last won the World Cup in 2002.
How old is Vinícius at the 2026 World Cup?
Vinícius is 25 years old at the start of the tournament and turns 26 in July, placing him right in the prime of his career.
Which group is Brazil in at the 2026 World Cup?
Brazil are in Group C alongside Morocco, Haiti and Scotland, with Carlo Ancelotti as head coach.
What club does Vinícius Júnior play for?
Vinícius plays for Real Madrid, the only senior club he has represented apart from Flamengo, where he started his career in Brazil.
Is this Vinícius’s first World Cup?
No. The 2026 World Cup is his second. He played at the 2022 finals in Qatar, where he scored against South Korea before Brazil were eliminated by Croatia.
Did Vinícius win the Ballon d’Or?
He finished runner-up for the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Two months later, he was named The Best FIFA Men’s Player for 2024, the first Brazilian to claim that award since Kaká.
