Vinicius Bags Hat-Trick of Awards at World Cup 2026

Brazil's winger Vinicius Junior has become the first player at the 2026 World Cup to receive three consecutive Man of the Match awards in the tournament.

Last night, the Real Madrid star scored the first two goals in the Seleção's dominant 3-0 victory over Scotland, deservedly earning him the award for the most valuable player of the match. Prior to this, Vinicius was recognized in the 1-1 draw against Morocco, where he scored once, and in the 3-0 win over Haiti, where he contributed a goal and an assist.

The 25-year-old has thus emerged as arguably the most crucial figure in Carlo Ancelotti's squad at the World Cup, boasting four goals and one assist in three matches.