Bruno Guimarães misses penalty in Brazil's World Cup elimination

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Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Bruno Guimarães misses penalty in Brazil's World Cup elimination
Summary

Bruno Guimarães missed a crucial penalty in Brazil's 2-1 loss to Norway during the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 6. This marked the fourth penalty taken in regular time for Guimarães, who previously converted three. The decision for him to take the penalty came from a coaching assessment of player performance. Historically, this penalty miss adds to Brazil’s record of missed penalties in World Cup matches, with only three others failing to convert in prior tournaments.

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  • Bruno Guimarães chosen to take the penalty by coaching staff
  • Guimarães previously converted three penalties in regular time
  • This miss ties into Brazil's legacy of missed penalties in World Cups
  • Brazil has now failed to convert four penalties in World Cup history
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One of the biggest controversies in Brazil’s elimination against Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the 2-1 defeat involved the penalty missed by Bruno Guimarães.The midfielder was chosen by t...

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