Ammon News - Vinicius Jr said on Wednesday he feels happier and more confident than ever and is determined to bring the same success he ​has enjoyed at Real Madrid to the Brazilian national team ‌as preparations intensify for the World Cup.

The 25-year-old winger's season has been one of contrast. He struggled early in the 2025-26 campaign, enduring a 16-match goal drought ​and facing boos from sections of the Bernabeu crowd.

That rough ​spell is now firmly behind him. Vinicius has found his ⁠rhythm, scoring 17 goals and providing 13 assists in 43 appearances ​across all competitions for Real this season.

Despite a glittering club career that ​includes two Champions League triumphs and three LaLiga titles, Vinicius has scored eight goals in 45 appearances for the record five-times world champions and is determined to turn ​promise into international silverware with his second World Cup on the ​horizon.

"I feel more at ease, I'm happier, and when I'm happier, everyone around me ‌is ⁠happier and more confident too," Vinicius told reporters ahead of Thursday's friendly match against France.

"I hope that everything I do for Real I can go on to do here with the Brazilian national team. That's my ​biggest goal. It's ​where I've always ⁠dreamed of being, and I want to bring great pride to our country and a lot of joy ​to our entire nation."

Brazil are searching for renewed success ​after ⁠their quarter-final exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where they were eliminated on penalties by Croatia.

Vinicius, however, said he is blocking out external ⁠noise ​as the tournament draws closer.
"I know what I'm ​capable of and how much I've been working to be ready for the World Cup," ​he added.

Reuters