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Vinicius Jnr double in Brazil win

From FBC News · () English

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  • Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 in their final FIFA World Cup pool match, finishing group C unbeaten.
  • Vinicius Junior scored twice in the first half, with the third goal added by Matheus Cunha.
  • Neymar made his tournament debut in the 76th minute after recovering from a calf injury.

Five-time champion Brazil concluded its FIFA World Cup pool play with a decisive 3-0 victory over Scotland, securing an undefeated record in Group C.

The Brazilian star Vinicius Junior was instrumental in the win, netting two goals in the first half. Although he appeared to score a third, it was disallowed by VAR. Matheus Cunha extended Brazil's lead in the 60th minute, sealing the comfortable win.

This match also marked the tournament debut for Brazil's prolific goal scorer, Neymar. He entered the game in the 76th minute, having recovered from a calf injury. It was Neymar's first appearance in a Brazilian jersey since 2023.

Brazil will now advance to the Round of 32, where they will face the runners-up from Group F. Meanwhile, Scotland must await the results of other matches to see if they can qualify for the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams. In other Group C action, Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2. Switzerland secured a 2-1 win against Canada, and Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Qatar 3-1.

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