Brazil Eliminated From 2026 World Cup by Norway

Overview

• Brazil lost 2-1 to Norway in the round of 16 on Sunday, July 5, with Erling Haaland scoring both goals and Neymar converting a late penalty that came too late to change the result.
• Midfielder Bruno Guimarães missed an early penalty saved by Ørjan Nyland and Brazil failed to convert other clear chances, leaving the team vulnerable when Norway converted its two opportunities.
• Norway dominated possession, roughly 67% to Brazil's 35%, the lowest possession figure recorded for Brazil at a World Cup, and used control of the ball to limit Brazil's usual attacking rhythm.
• Coach Carlo Ancelotti defended his decision to adopt a conservative, low-possession plan and to name Bruno as the penalty taker, and he said the defeat marks the start of a new cycle while his contract runs through 2030.
• The exit is framed in coverage as part of a wider crisis — repeated coach turnover, injuries to key players and disputed CBF management — and Brazil has scheduled friendlies in Australia for Sept. 25 and 29 as the first step toward rebuilding for 2030.