Vinicius Jr. Scores Twice as Brazil Advances Past Scotland in World Cup Group Stage

Brazil advances to second round of World Cup after thrashing Scotland.

Vinicius Junior scored twice for Brazil against Scotland on Wednesday, securing a 3-0 victory. The Real Madrid forward opened scoring in the seventh minute and added his second with a header in first-half stoppage time. Matheus Cunha completed the scoring at the hour mark.

The win, featuring Neymar’s return after a long absence, combined with Morocco’s 4-2 victory over Haiti, puts Brazil on track for Houston to face the Netherlands, Japan or Sweden next Monday. Scotland, who underperformed in the first half, will now aim to advance as one of the eight third-placed teams from their group.