Vinícius Júnior: List of all 5 goals in FIFA World Cup history

Vinícius Júnior has managed to score five World Cup goals!
The Brazil national football team, which entered the competition as record title holders, had an impressive 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. They were placed in Group C, with the nation proving their World Cup prowess, finishing first in their group with two wins and one draw.
Led by Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil are now set to play Asian giants Japan in a highly anticipated Round of 32 fixture, as the side targets their record-extending sixth title.
The Seleção attack is led by Vinícius Júnior, widely recognized as one of the most lethal wingers in modern football. Known for his explosive pace, elite dribbling, and unebelievable clincality, Vinícius has taken the tournament by storm, placing him amongst the newest edition’s top scorers.
As the central piece of Brazil’s attack, he can utilize tight spaces and efficiently incorporate the traditional “ginga” in his playstyle. As the nation aims for restablish their global dominance, Vinícius will play a huge part in the team’s modern legacy.
Vinícius Júnior: All World Cup Goals
2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar
Goal 1: Brazil 4-1 South Korea
Vinícius Júnior scored his first career World Cup goal during the Round of 16 fixture against South Korea. Just seven minutes into the start of the match, Raphinha cut inside from the right wing and sent a low cross into the penalty box, finding an unmarked Vinícius. He brilliantly took a touch to control the ball before chipping it over three South Korean defenders and goalkeepers to start his World Cup tally.
2026 FIFA World Cup – USA, Mexico & Canada

Goal 2: Brazil 1-1 Morocco
Vinícius Júnior scored his first goal in the 2026 campaign in Brazil’s Group C opening fixture against Morocco. Brazil began their attack in the 32nd minute, building up from the left flank. Vinícius took advantage of a defensive gap, receiving a through-ball, sending a low strike past the advancing Moroccan goalkeeper to rescue a point for his side.
Goal 3: Brazil 3-0 Haiti
He continued his excellent form in the second group-stage match, scoring after an excellent team combination past the Haitian defence, with Vinícius Júnior reaching a weighted through ball, before striking it into the side of the post. His excellent performances earned him the Man of the Match accolade.
Goal 4 and 5: Brazil 3-0 Scotland
Vinícius Júnior concluded a historic group stage with an unbelievable first-half brace to dismantle Scotland and secure Brazil the top spot in Group C. His first goal arrived just seven minutes into the match when he capitalized on a defensive mistake by Scott McKenna, easily beating the goalkeeper to give Brazil an early lead.
Vinícius struck again in the 48th minute after receiving a beautiful lofted pass from Bruno Guimarães, powering a header into the back of the net to score his second goal. This made him the first player since the 2002 World Cup and fifth overall player to score in all group stage fixtures for Brazil, etching his name into the nation’s footballing history.
How many FIFA World Cup goals has Vinícius Júnior scored?
Vinícius Júnior has scored five goals in FIFA World Cup history across the 2022 and 2026 editions.
When did Vinícius Júnior score his first FIFA World Cup goal?
He scored his first World Cup goal during Brazil’s 4-1 victory over South Korea in the Round of 16 at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
How many goals did Vinícius Júnior score at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Vinícius Júnior scored four goals during the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Basil Elias Benoy is a sports journalist with a deep passion for football, cricket, and kabaddi. A devoted supporter of Manchester United and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he combines his academic background in Economics with hands-on experience in sports media. His work ranges from professional sports content creation for digital platforms to on-ground reporting for Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters.