Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior (Brazilian Portuguese: [viˈnisjuz ʒoˈzɛ pajˈʃɐ̃w̃ dʒi oliˈvejɾɐ ˈʒũɲoʁ]; born 12 July 2000), commonly known as Vinícius Júnior or Vini Jr., is a Brazilian …

Mar 21, 2025 · Brazil’s Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal against Colombia during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Mane Garrincha stadium …

Mar 26, 2025 · Brazil forward Vinicius Junior said the team “have to rethink everything” after their World Cup qualifying campaign stalled with a 4-1 defeat against rivals Argentina.

Mar 26, 2025 · Vinícius Júnior has called for Brazil to push the reset button following their alarming 4-1 defeat at Argentina in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier.

Nov 15, 2024 · ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Brazil’s Vinicius Júnior had frustrating nights in South American World Cup qualifying. While Messi could not …

Mar 26, 2025 · For Brazil, World Cup qualification now serves one purpose - it provides a sequence of competitive matches during which they hope to build a side capable of winning …

Mar 21, 2025 · SAO PAULO (AP) — A last-minute goal by Vinicius Júnior secured Brazil’s 2-1 win over Colombia in World Cup qualifying on Thursday, helping his team and millions of fans …

Brazil's murky qualifying run for the 2026 World Cup got a late and big lift on Thursday, when Vinicius Junior's goal in the ninth minute of stoppage time boosted the hosts to a 2-1 win...

Dec 17, 2024 · After 17 years of waiting, Brazil finally stands at the top of the soccer world once more. Vinicius Junior, or simply Vini Jr., was elected as the best player on the planet at the …

Mar 21, 2025 · Wearing the canary and blue of the Brazilian kit, Vinicius Junior proved once again why he’s one of the best players in the world, dragging the Selecao to a 2-1 victory over …