After the match against Morocco, which ended in a draw (1-1), frustration was palpable among the Brazilian ranks. One of the most affected players was Vinicius Junior, who didn’t hide his displeasure after the final whistle.
Following the draw against Morocco (1-1) in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, Brazil is already under fire from critics. Despite the recognized quality of the Atlas Lions on the international stage, Carlo Ancelotti’s men left a very mixed impression.
Among the players singled out, Vinicius Junior tried to explain the difficulties faced by the Seleção. The Brazilian winger mentioned the playing conditions, stating that the heat and the state of the MetLife Stadium pitch greatly disrupted his team.
“The heat is hard to manage and the pitch dries out quickly. In these conditions, it’s tough to impose rhythm and move the ball like we want. We’ll have to adapt because it will probably be the same throughout the tournament,” the Real Madrid player said.
As the scorer of Brazil’s goal, Vinicius also acknowledged that he was far from delivering his best performance. “I scored, but I know I can do much better. Technically, I wasn’t at my best level,” he admitted.
The auriverde star finally reminded everyone that the first matches of a World Cup are often the trickiest to navigate. According to him, Morocco’s quick opening goal disrupted Brazil’s plans and forced the team to rethink their approach. Confident that the Seleção will improve as the tournament progresses, Vinicius assures that the group will respond in their next outing against Haiti. This match is already crucial to get the Brazilian machine back on track.
