On June 20, 2026, Brazilian forward Endrick made his much-anticipated debut at the World Cup, only to have his joy quickly overshadowed by a disallowed goal. After being substituted in for Matheus Cunha in the 64th minute, Endrick found the net in the 78th minute, seemingly marking a memorable moment in his international career.

Receiving a clever pass from Bruno Guimaraes, Endrick skillfully maneuvered at the edge of the penalty area before breaking free to face Haitian goalkeeper Placide. He executed a precise shot that slipped through the goalkeeper's legs and into the net, prompting an emotional celebration from the young striker.

However, the celebration was short-lived as the assistant referee raised the offside flag. Endrick, caught up in the moment, initially failed to notice the signal. The semi-automated offside technology confirmed that he was indeed offside when he received the ball, leading to the goal being disallowed.

Despite the setback, Endrick's performance highlighted his potential, showcasing remarkable speed, positioning, and decisiveness in front of goal. Although he did not score on his World Cup debut, Brazil secured a 3-0 victory over Haiti, with all goals scored in the first half by Cunha and Vinicius.

Endrick's disappointment reflects his eagerness to prove himself on the international stage, and while his debut did not go as planned, it certainly provided a glimpse of his promising future in football.