Vinicius Jr scores 'lightning bolt' equaliser for Brazil
Brazil's Vinicius Jr fires home a "lightning bolt" of a strike to level up the scores in against Morocco in their Group C match in the 2026 World Cup.
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""lightning bolt" of a strike"
— Vinicius Jr , Athlete
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Brazil's Vinicius Jr fires home a "lightning bolt" of a strike to level up the scores in against Morocco in their Group C match in the 2026 World Cup.
Vinicius Jr's powerful strike levels the score for Brazil against Morocco in their Group C match at the 2026 World Cup.
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