Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:41pm on 11 Jul 2026,Saturday Sports
Vinicius Junior has broken his silence following Brazil's shock FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 exit, saying it would have been "unfair to remain silent" after the team's disappointing campaign. In a heartfelt social media post, the Real Madrid forward admitted he needed time to process the defeat before sharing his thoughts. Brazil, coached by Carlo Ancelotti, were among the tournament favourites but suffered a surprise elimination against Norway. Vinicius apologised to fans, describing the frustration as immense despite the squad's quality. Looking ahead, the 26-year-old vowed to continue fighting for Brazil's dream of winning a record-extending sixth World Cup title at the 2030 tournament. (PC: Getty Images)
