Vinicius cried before the match against Japan.

Vinicius Junior opens up about his family, the fight against racism, and his desire to win the World Cup as Brazil prepares for their knockout match against Japan.

Vinicius could not hold back his emotions when speaking about his grandmother.

Ahead of his Round of 32 match against Japan at the 2026 World Cup on the morning of June 30th, Vinicius shared his emotional thoughts on the live broadcast of the Domingao.com Huck television program in the US, where he couldn't hide his emotion when talking about his family and especially his grandmother, Nilza.

The Brazilian striker revealed that he grew up in difficult circumstances, living with his grandmother until he was 16 years old. These childhood memories and the sacrifices of his family became the greatest motivation for him to pursue his dream of playing top-level football.

During the conversation, Vinicius broke down in tears upon receiving a message from his grandmother, affirming that he always cherishes every moment with his family.

Besides his personal story, the striker born in 2000 also expressed his greatest desire at this World Cup : to bring Brazil back to the top of the world after a 24-year wait. He emphasized that "the sixth star is approaching," and affirmed that the current generation of Brazilians has a combination of experience and youth, enough to compete for the title.

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In this year's tournament, Vinicius is showing impressive form with 4 goals in 3 matches, becoming one of the brightest stars in the attack. He also believes that the tactical freedom from coach Carlo Ancelotti helps him maximize his potential.

Beyond just talking about football, Vinicius continued to emphasize the fight against racism, which he considers "more important than titles." He supports FIFA's new regulations to protect players and hopes that future generations will not have to go through similar experiences.

Vinicius's spirit, form, and emotions are becoming a crucial pillar for Brazil ahead of the challenge posed by Japan, a match predicted to be tense as the "Selecao" enter the high-pressure knockout stage on their journey to seek their sixth world championship title in history.

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