Argentina’s Lionel Messi prepares for the FIFA World Cup soccer match on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Kansas City, Kansas. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Messi may be leading the race for the Golden Boot and continuing to rewrite World Cup history, but the Argentina captain was not the highest-rated attacking player after the group stage.instead, FIFA…
Vinicius Junior (AP Photo) The game has not yet reached the first hydration break. Brazil have already enjoyed the gift of early goals. In the 22nd minute, opener Vinicius scored the second goal for Brazil after breaking past Scottish defender Jack Hendry. The Scotsman looked crestfallen but ready to press on. Vinicius celebrated with his…
Brazil’s Vinicius Junior (7) celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Vinicius Júnior continued his fine form at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, etching his name into the annals of Brazilian…
Brazil’s Vinicius Junior (7) celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in World Cup Group C, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium to secure the top spot in Group C, completing the group…