The Brazilian forward Vinícius Jr has faced criticism for his performance with the national team. In 36 matches, he has scored 5 goals and provided 5 assists in various competitions. Despite his outstanding performance at Real Madrid, his play with Brazil has been questioned, especially by fans. His participation on the field, confrontations with rivals, and lack of scoring effectiveness have generated discontent among the fans and criticism towards the European champion.
Brazil is currently in third place in the qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup in the Conmebol standings. After 11 matches, the team has won 5, drawn 2, and lost 4. Among their draws and losses, matches against teams such as Venezuela, Uruguay, Colombia, Argentina, and Paraguay stand out, raising doubts about their performance so far.
Regarding the upcoming matches for the national team, Vinícius Jr will continue to be called up despite his ups and downs with the selection. Despite being an important player for his club, his role with Brazil has been disappointing. After losing the Ballon d'Or and the poor form of Real Madrid in the Champions League, it is expected that the player takes on the responsibility to correct the course of both institutions.
Brazil's upcoming matches include clashes with Uruguay on Tuesday, November 19, Colombia on March 19, 2025, and Argentina on March 22, 2025. Vinícius Jr has recently made headlines for missing a penalty in the 61st minute during the Brazilian national team's match, which influenced the draw obtained against Venezuela.
