Endrick endured a disappointing evening in Brazil’s opening match at the 2026 World Cup, failing to make his debut at football’s most prestigious tournament.
“Selecao” drew 1-1 with Morocco in the first match of the Group, where Vinicius Junior was the protagonist with the goal scored and was declared the best player of the match.
However, for the 19-year-old Real Madrid striker, the evening took a different turn.
In the second half, Endrick was seen warming up near the sideline and everything seemed ready for his activation.
But, instead of him, coach Carlo Ancelotti decided to put Danilo Santos into the game.
Danilo turned out to be Brazil’s fifth and final substitution in this match, definitively ending Endrick’s hopes of making his World Cup debut.
Cameras captured the moment when the Brazilian talent returned to the bench visibly disappointed after the Italian coach’s decision.
His reaction did not go unnoticed by fans and the media, who interpreted it as a sign of the striker’s great desire to contribute on the field.
Despite this disappointment, Endrick is expected to get his chance later in the tournament, with Brazil’s next match against Haiti on June 20th, which could also mark his World Cup debut.
