Vinicius Junior affirmed that the Brazilian national team is not considered the frontrunner to win the 2026 World Cup, despite having a distinguished group of players. He pointed out that recent results do not place the "Seleção" at the top of the predictions.

The Real Madrid star stated in his remarks that "the value of the Brazil jersey is very significant," adding that the team has high quality but needed more cohesion, which has started to improve under coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Vinicius emphasized that the main goal is to bring Brazil back to the global summit, affirming his readiness to take on responsibility in the World Cup. He stated that he does not want to repeat the disappointment of past failures and is working hard to be in his best form.

He concluded his remarks by emphasizing that improved tactical understanding within the team eases the pressure on the players, considering that the path remains open for Brazil to compete strongly despite not being ranked as the top contender for the title.