Brazil eliminated from World Cup after 2-1 loss to Norway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 3:32 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Brazil was eliminated from the World Cup on July 5 after losing 2-1 to Norway in the last 16 at MetLife Stadium. Erling Haaland scored both goals for Norway, while Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes had an early penalty saved. Despite Neymar's late consolation goal from the spot, the match marked Brazil's earliest exit since 1990 and continued their struggle against European teams in knockout stages since their last title in 2002. Coach Carlo Ancelotti, who was appointed last year and recently extended his contract, expressed disappointment but affirmed his commitment to improving the team for future competitions.
- •Brazil lost 2-1 to Norway in the World Cup last 16 on July 5.
- •Erling Haaland scored both goals for Norway in the match.
- •Bruno Guimaraes had an early penalty saved for Brazil.
- •Neymar scored a penalty but announced his retirement after the match.
- •Ancelotti emphasizes the need for fresh talent after the disappointing exit.
- 3:32 AMYahoo Sports — Ancelotti fails in mission to end Brazil's World Cup woe
"Brazil turned to Carlo Ancelotti hoping the Italian coaching great could end their long wait to win another World Cup, but his mission ended in a painful defeat to Norway on Sunday as the Selecao's woes at the tournament went on.Instead they continued a now long-standing trend -- since last winning the World Cup in 2002, they have lost every time they have faced European opposition in the knockout stages.
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