Vinicius Jr Says 'I Had To Take Responsibility' After Rescuing Brazil In 1-1 Draw Against Morocco

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:02pm on 14 Jun 2026,Sunday Sports

Brazil forward Vinicius Jr said he felt the responsibility to lead his team after scoring the equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Morocco in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener.   The Real Madrid star struggled to make an impact in the first half but changed the game after the break with a superb goal that earned Brazil a point. Reflecting on his performance, Vinicius said he had reached a moment where "enough is enough" and decided to take control of the match.   His reaction came after coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted Brazil must improve despite fighting back to avoid defeat.  

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