Vinicius confident of 6th World Cup win

Brazil is dreaming of winning its sixth title ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Forward Vinicius Junior, one of the team's most trusted stars, believes that the current squad is so strong that they are capable of turning the tide of the match at any time.

In an interview with FIFA, Vinicius said that his role in the national team is now much bigger than before. Even though he got a chance in the team at the age of 19, he is now one of the leaders of the team.

In his words, 'Before, I was an emerging player, now I am leading the team from the front row. My main goal is to take Brazil to the top of world football again.'

In the quarter-finals of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Brazil was eliminated by Croatia in a tiebreaker. Recalling that memory, Vinicius said that the team was still strong then, but in the end the goal was not achieved.

He said, who is the favorite - it is not important. We have to prove ourselves on the field.

Carlo Ancelotti took over as Brazil coach in May 2025. According to Vinicius, his arrival has brought about a big positive change in the team.

He said, "He (Ancelotti) is one of the best coaches I have ever seen. When I played under him at a young age, he gave me confidence. He made football easy and created a comfortable atmosphere in the team.

Vinicius said that Ancelotti's plan is to make the team equally strong in both attack and defense. Players are given the freedom to change positions, while emphasizing team coordination. In modern football, team strength is more important than individual skill.

Brazil will start their World Cup campaign with a match against Morocco at the New York-New Jersey Stadium on June 13.

Vinicius said, "Our squad is strong enough. However, the World Cup is a very difficult tournament. We have to be prepared for injuries or any adverse situation."

Finally, he said, having learned from the mistakes of the last tournament, Brazil will enter the field this time with mental preparation to deal with any situation.