Vinicius Junior arrives at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the most electrifying forwards on the planet, carrying the weight of Brazil's ambitions on his shoulders as the tournament kicks off this summer.

The Real Madrid attacker has cemented his standing among the world's elite over recent seasons — scoring in two Champions League finals in 2022 and 2024, finishing second in the 2024 Ballon d'Or, and claiming the Best FIFA Men's Player award that same year. International glory, however, remains elusive, and Vinicius Junior will be desperate to fill that gap in his trophy cabinet.

Adding an extra dimension to Brazil's campaign, Neymar has earned a place in Carlo Ancelotti's squad despite a difficult run of injuries. The pressure and the spotlight, in other words, have never been greater for Vinicius Junior on the international stage.

Brazil's Group C fixtures

Brazil are placed in Group C, where their opening fixture is against Morocco — a tie that promises to be one of the standout clashes of the group stage. They also face Scotland and Haiti as they look to advance from the group.

How to watch in the UK

UK viewers can follow every step of Vinicius Junior's World Cup journey on free-to-air television. BBC holds the rights to Brazil's opening match against Morocco, as well as the final group game against Scotland. ITV will broadcast the clash with Haiti.

How to watch in the US

Fans in the United States can catch all three of Brazil's group-stage games on Fox and FS1. The most convenient way to access both channels is through the Fox One streaming service, which offers a 3-day free trial.

How to watch in Australia

Australian viewers can stream every Brazil group game featuring Vinicius Junior on SBS On Demand, completely free of charge.

Watching from abroad

Travelling during the tournament? A VPN service allows you to connect to servers in your home country and access your usual free stream from anywhere in the world, ensuring you do not miss a single touch from Vinicius Junior this summer.