Brazil definitely has one of the most talented rosters in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and one of their stars opened his account on Sunday.
Philippe Coutinho’s right-footed screamer gave his side a 1-0 lead over Switzerland in Rostov. The Barcelona man picked up a loose ball, gave a touch, and rifled a shot off the right post and in for his first World Cup goal. Swiss keeper Yann Sommer extended to reach the shot but wasn’t close to getting a hand on it.
OH, GOODNESS. 😱😱
Philippe Coutinho scores a BEAUTIFUL curler to put Brazil up 1-0 on Switzerland! pic.twitter.com/2CqXqaqOk1
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 17, 2018
The goal had Brazil up 1-0 at halftime, but eventually the Swiss battled back for a point thanks to a Steven Zuber header in the second-half. Coutinho will surely not forget this strike anytime soon.