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Vinícius Júnior scores 2 goals as Brazil beats Scotland 3-0 to win its World Cup group
By Alanis Thames, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 25, 2026
· 3 min read
Vinícius Júnior made it look easy. So did Brazil.Vinícius scored two goals — one of them practically into an empty net to open the scoring — and five-time World Cup champion Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday, advancing to the knockout stage as the Group C winner.Vinícius — who has a goal in a...
Key takeaway Vinícius scored two goals — one of them practically into an empty net to open the scoring — and five-time World Cup champion Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday, advancing to the knockout stage as the Group C winner.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
For San Antonio soccer fans, Brazil's dominant performance in the World Cup group stage is a thrilling development, especially given the city's strong Hispanic heritage and passion for the sport. The fact that Brazil, a five-time World Cup champion, is advancing to the knockout stage with momentum will likely generate significant interest and excitement among local fans. As the tournament progresses, San Antonio's Brazilian community and soccer enthusiasts will be closely watching the team's progress, particularly with stars like Vinícius Júnior and Neymar leading the charge. With Neymar's return to the pitch after injury, the team's prospects look even brighter, and local fans will be eager to see how far Brazil can go in the tournament. The city's sports bars and restaurants will likely be filled with fans cheering on the Seleção as they take on their next opponents.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Vinícius Júnior made it look easy. So did Brazil.Vinícius scored two goals — one of them practically into an empty net to open the scoring — and five-time World Cup champion Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday, advancing to the knockout stage as the Group C winner.Vinícius — who has a goal in a...
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