Vinicius Jr Shines as Brazil Dominates Panama in World Cup Warm-Up

Vinicius Jr lit up the Maracana with a spectacular performance, scoring and assisting to lead Brazil to a 6-2 victory over Panama. With the World Cup on the horizon, Brazil showcased their depth despite missing key players like Neymar. Brazil next faces Egypt before taking on Morocco in Group C.

Vinicius Jr took center stage at the Maracana, dazzling fans with a goal and assist as Brazil trounced Panama 6-2 in a pre-World Cup friendly. The five-time champions, missing Neymar, demonstrated their prowess with key players still to return.

The hometown hero needed less than two minutes to make an impact. Capitalizing on a turnover, Vinicius launched a thunderous strike into the top corner, setting the tone for a dominant performance. Despite a brief Panama equalizer, Vinicius assisted Casemiro to restore Brazil's lead.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti rotated the squad at halftime, but Brazil remained relentless. A comical defensive error allowed Rayan to score, followed by strikes from Lucas Paqueta, Igor Thiago, and Danilo. Panama managed a late consolation but will need more before their World Cup debut against Ghana.