'Shock' plastic surgery leads to reconciliation with ex-girlfriend! Vinicius, after facial contouring, says "My old face is completely gone" — Did the shock of World Cup elimination prompt him to undergo surgery?

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Vinicius Junior (26), a star player for both the Brazilian national team and Real Madrid, has undergone jaw contouring surgery following the 2026 FIFA North America World Cup and revealed his significantly altered appearance.

The U.S. 'New York Post' reported on the 21st (Korean time) that "Vinicius, the world's top wide attacker, underwent jaw contouring surgery and has become a completely different person."

Citing Brazilian media outlet 'TMC', the report stated that Vinicius had the procedure performed by dermatologist Dr. Alessandro Alarcan at a clinic in Goiânia, Brazil. The surgery involves injecting fillers to correct facial contours.

It is reported that Vinicius decided to undergo the surgery to make his jawline more defined after it became a subject of public scrutiny during the World Cup.

His post-surgery appearance was revealed through social media (SNS) posts by acquaintances. His girlfriend, Virginia Fonseca, with whom he had recently reconciled after breaking up just before the World Cup, posted a photo on her Instagram on the 20th showing them posing together at a new gym.

A netizen believed to be an acquaintance of Vinicius also shared a side-view photo of him signing a Real Madrid jersey on the same day. His jawline had changed so dramatically that fans would recognize him immediately.

The media reported, "It is unknown whether Vinicius had planned this surgery long ago or made the decision impulsively after Brazil's World Cup elimination." It further added, "Regardless, Vinicius in the photos appears full of confidence with his new look and is smiling brightly."

Vinicius participated in five matches during the 2026 North America World Cup, recording four goals and one assist. He led Brazil's attack by scoring consecutively against Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland in the group stage. However, Brazil suffered a shocking 1-2 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16. As a result, Brazil failed to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since the 1990 tournament, marking the end of Vinicius's World Cup journey.

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