Vinicius is being criticized.

Vinicius Junior's comments about Brazil's chances at the 2026 World Cup have drawn strong criticism, especially after their unconvincing performance in the 1-2 defeat to France on the morning of March 27th.

Vinicius had a disappointing performance against France.

Before the match, the Real Madrid star unexpectedly declared: "Based on recent results, I don't think we're not contenders for the title. However, Brazil has a rich tradition and quality players. The important thing is to bring the team back to the top, not just titles."

Vinicius's statement quickly sparked outrage, with many Brazilian fans arguing that a key player should not show a lack of faith in the team. The pressure intensified when Vinicius's performance against France fell short of expectations.

In 90 minutes on the pitch, the striker born in 2000 neither scored nor assisted, had no shots on target, and missed a golden opportunity in the 90+7th minute. He attempted 6 dribbles but only succeeded twice, won 6 out of 12 challenges, while losing possession 17 times. Although he created 3 chances for his teammates, that was not enough to prevent Brazil from losing.

Vinicius miscontrolled the ball, letting a golden opportunity slip away against France.

At club level, Vinicius has maintained impressive form with 17 goals in 42 games this season, even scoring a brace against Atletico Madrid and a crucial goal against Man City in the Champions League. However, upon returning to the national team, he has yet to demonstrate the same level of influence.

Vinicius' controversial remarks and lackluster performance against France have put him under immense pressure. If he wants to prove his point was merely caution, the 24-year-old needs more than just words. He needs a top-class performance on the pitch.

Source: https://znews.vn/vinicius-bi-chi-trich-post1638325.html