Ancelotti vows Brazil will improve after World Cup loss to Norway
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 12:07 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Brazil's World Cup run ended on July 5, 2026, with a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the last 16. Coach Carlo Ancelotti emphasized the need to use this defeat as "fuel" for the team's future development. Brazil struggled, missing an early penalty by Bruno Guimaraes, while Norway's Erling Haaland netted both of his team's goals. Neymar's late penalty provided little comfort. Ancelotti, who has a contract through 2030, spoke on the importance of continuing to enhance the team's performance moving forward.
- •Brazil lost 2-1 to Norway in the World Cup last 16.
- •Ancelotti referred to this defeat as the start of a new cycle.
- •Haaland scored both of Norway's goals in the match.
- •Neymar scored a late penalty for Brazil.
- •Ancelotti intends to continue improving the team's performance.
- 1:55 AMESPN Soccer — Ancelotti vows to start a 'new cycle' for Brazil
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Ancelotti promises Brazil will bounce back after World Cup exit
"Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Sunday's painful World Cup last-16 exit at the hands of Erling Haaland's Norway should be used as "fuel" for the future as he insisted their disappointing tournament is "the start of a new cycle".I think this is the start of a new cycle," he insisted.
"Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said he's looking to oversee a "new cycle" with the team after they crashed out of the World Cup on Sunday in the round of 16.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJul 6, 2026, 1:55 AMAncelotti vows to start a 'new cycle' for Brazil
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said he's looking to oversee a "new cycle" with the team after they crashed out of the World Cup on Sunday in the round of 16.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 12:07 AMAncelotti promises Brazil will bounce back after World Cup exit
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Sunday's painful World Cup last-16 exit at the hands of Erling Haaland's Norway should be used as "fuel" for the future as he insisted their disappointing tournament is "the start of a new cycle".I think this is the start of a new cycle," he insisted.
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