Vinicius Demands Gift From Ancelotti After Header Goal
US—Vinicius reveal coach Carlo Ancelotti doubt header goal ability, promise gift if success, before Brazil striker score this way in Scotland win.
Vinicius score brace first half Brazil win Scotland 3-0 final Group C World Cup 2026 Hard Rock Stadium June 24. Real Madrid striker exploit defense error, shoot empty net open score minute 7, head double lead injury time.
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Vinicius head double lead Brazil win Scotland 3-0 matchday 3 Group C World Cup 2026 Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, US June 24, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Post-match, Vinicius say second goal special because header—promise to Ancelotti. "Promise coach score that way, he say impossible, promise gift if do. Now wait for gift," 25-year-old striker say.
Vinicius score all three group stage matches World Cup 2026. Score one Morocco draw 1-1, one Haiti win 3-0, two Scotland, win MVP all three matches.
Vinicius become fifth Brazil player history score all three group matches single World Cup. Prior four times, milestone players win trophy: Jairzinho (1970), Romário (1994), legend duo Ronaldo, Rivaldo (2002).
However, striker born 2000 ignore personal milestones. "Most important win, team progress match by match," Vinicius stress. "Need maintain, improve next target, knock-out stage start."
*Vinicius header goal.
Ancelotti praise Vinicius—second top scorer World Cup 2026 with 4 goals, behind Lionel Messi (5). "Never doubt Vinicius ability," Italy coach say. "Today he score header, rare event. For me, Vinicius one of best players world."
Hard Rock Stadium yesterday, Brazil dominate: 54% possession, 21 shots, 8 on target, 4.46 expected goals (xG). Better finish mean bigger win for "Selecao".
Ancelotti assess Brazil make fewer errors than Morocco draw opener, keep better tempo, finish better. Team show clear progress play, character, secure top spot knock-out ticket.
*Brazil seal 3-0 win.
Neymar return draw big attention. Replace Matheus Cunha minute 76, first national appearance since Uruguay 0-2 loss Oct 17, 2023, when tear knee ligament, out near year.
Ancelotti say Neymar deserve chance after long recovery. "Play because work, train professional return. Quality help team World Cup," coach say. "Neymar 34, keep boy passion wear Brazil shirt."
Win Group C, Brazil face Group F runner-up—likely Japan. Match NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas 0:00 June 30, Hanoi time.
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