Vinicius Júnior joined Real Madrid from Flamengo in 2018 and has grown into the world's most decisive left-winger. He scored the winning goal in the 2022 Champions League final and was named UEFA Men's Player of the Year in 2024. With the Seleção he is the symbol of a new Brazilian generation hungry for a sixth World Cup star in 2026.
Vinicius Jr. arrives at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 6 international goals in 40 caps for Brazil. His club form at Real Madrid continues to be decisive heading into the tournament hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.