Brazil’s Vinicius Jr. he undergoes facial surgery and looks unrecognizable after the World Cup

Brazil’s World Cup campaign may have ended in disappointment, but Vinicius Junior is making headlines off the pitch. Pictures published in Brazilian media show the Real Madrid winger looking noticeably different after undergoing a reported chin harmonization procedure in Goiania.

Reports suggest the 26-year-old was looking for more facial definition shortly after returning home from the tournament. As the striker prepares to return to his club for pre-season training in the coming days, a striking change in his profile has quickly caught the attention of fans and observers alike.

WHAT IS BEARD HARMONIZATION SURGERY?

Chin contouring (often called chin reshaping or profile contouring) refers to a customized combination of surgical or non-surgical procedures designed to change the size, shape, position, or projection of the chin so that it is in balance with the rest of the face—especially the nose, lips, and jawline.

Instead of just focusing on the chin in isolation, doctors assess the face using vertical thirds and horizontal profile lines to determine if the chin needs to be enlarged, reduced, shifted or smoothed.

HOW DID VINICIUS PLAY AT THE WORLD CUP?

Vinicius Jr. endured a disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign, failing to make a significant impact after opening the knockout stages as Brazil crashed out in the round of 16 against Erling Haaland’s Norway. The five-time champions progressed from the group stage with wins over Haiti and Scotland, while Vinicius’ only goal of the tournament came in a hard-fought draw against Morocco, where he scored a 32nd-minute equalizer after Achraf Hakimi’s side had put Brazil under huge pressure.

Brazil then eased past Japan in the round of 32, but their campaign against Norway came to a painful end. Haaland struck twice in the last 15 minutes to complete a dramatic win and send the tournament favorites far ahead of expectations.

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Issued by:

Kingshuk Kusari

Published on:

21 Jul 2026 18:06 IST