Brazil’s Vinicius Junior sees second goal disallowed in World Cup clash with Scotland
Referee sends to pitchside monitor to confirm foul in build-up, cancelling out Brazil’s second strike against Scotland.
Brazil’s campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C stage faced a significant regulatory hurdle during their match against Scotland at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Vinicius Junior had a second goal disallowed after the match official utilised the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system to review the incident, determining that a foul had occurred in the build-up to the score.
The controversy unfolded in the 22nd minute of the contest, which formed part of the third and final round of group play for Group C. According to reports from BBC Sport, the referee was directed to the pitchside monitor to assess the footage before making the final decision to rule the goal out.
This decision came shortly after Vinicius Junior had opened the scoring for Brazil earlier in the game. That initial goal was permitted after he capitalised on a defensive error by the Scotland side, giving his team an early advantage in the Miami fixture.
At the time of the disallowed goal, Brazil was leading the match. The specific nature of the foul committed by the Brazilian forward during the build-up to the second strike was not detailed in the available reports, leaving the precise regulatory breach undefined in the immediate aftermath.
The incident highlights the ongoing scrutiny of video review protocols in international football. While the first goal stood based on the defensive mistake by Scotland, the subsequent strike was nullified following the VAR intervention, marking a pivotal moment in the Group C encounter.
