Vinícius Júnior, forward for Real Madrid's first football team, underwent cosmetic surgery after the disappointing exit of the Brazilian national team from the 2026 World Cup. Spanish newspaper Marca reported, citing TMC Esporte, that the 26-year-old forward had the procedure to reshape his chin to make it appear larger, a cosmetic treatment using fillers to reshape facial features without traditional surgery. It stated that the player appeared completely different after the surgery, which he had at a clinic in the Brazilian city of Goiânia under the supervision of Dr. Alessandro Alarcão, who traveled specifically from Miami, USA to Brazil for this purpose, and in the presence of Virginia Fonseca, a social media influencer, to the extent that some did not recognize him and compared him to his compatriot Ramires, former Chelsea midfielder. Vinícius was photographed at the clinic shortly after the procedure, and his current appearance may not be final as side effects such as swelling subside. The player finished the World Cup with four goals and one assist in five appearances. He is expected to return to his Spanish club to participate in pre-season preparations. The Brazilian has only one year remaining on his current contract, sparking speculation that Real Madrid might consider selling him rather than risk losing him for free, despite club president Florentino Pérez publicly confirming that both parties want to continue the relationship.