Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDuring a decisive World Cup 2026 group match in Miami, Brazil's Vinicius Junior had what would have been his second goal against Scotland disallowed by VAR. The 22nd-minute goal was ruled out after Vinicius Junior was deemed to have fouled Scotland defender Jack Hendry, a decision that sparked significant debate. BBC pundits were split on the VAR call, with former referee Darren Cann and ex-Brazil international Lucas Leiva arguing it was not a foul. Conversely, former Scotland international James McFadden and pundit Rachel Corsie supported the decision, believing contact was made before the ball was played. Despite the disallowed goal, Vinicius Junior went on to score a valid second goal for Brazil just before half-time, leaving Scotland in a challenging position. In fullWhy Vinicius Jr’s goal for Brazil against Scotland was disallowed after controversial VAR reprieveThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Why Vinicius Jr’s goal against Scotland was ruled out
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDuring a decisive World Cup 2026 group match in Miami, Brazil's Vinicius Junior had what would have been his second goal against Scotland disallowed by VAR. The 22nd-minute goal was ruled out after Vinicius Junior was deemed to have fouled Scotland defender Jack Hendry, a decision that sparked significant debate. BBC pundits were split on the VAR call, with former referee Darren Cann and ex-Brazil international Lucas Leiva arguing it was not a foul. Conversely, former Scotland international James McFadden and pundit Rachel Corsie supported the decision, believing contact was made before the ball was played. Despite the disallowed goal, Vinicius Junior went on to score a valid second goal for Brazil just before half-time, leaving Scotland in a challenging position. In fullWhy Vinicius Jr’s goal for Brazil against Scotland was disallowed after controversial VAR reprieveThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
