Philadelphia, June 20 -- Brazil striker Vinicius Jr became the third player from his country to score and assist in two different FIFA World Cup editions, joining legends like Jairzinho and Rivaldo in an elite list.

So far in the ongoing tournament, Vinicius has scored two goals and delivered one assist. After emerging as Brazil's sole goal-scorer in the 1-1 draw against Morocco, he delivered a goal in the first half and also assisted his teammate Matheus Cunha in his 36th-minute strike.

Before this, he had one goal in the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar against South Korea.

Now he has joined Jairzinho (2 - 1970 and 1974) and Rivaldo (2 - 1998 and 2002) as the third Brazilian player to score and assist in two different FIFA World Cup edit...