Douglas Santos aims to bring joy to Brazilian fans during World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Douglas Santos spoke at a press conference on July 3 in New Jersey, expressing his desire to continue strong performances for the Brazilian National Team. He started all four of Brazil’s matches in the World Cup and is focused on the upcoming round of 16 match against Norway on July 5. Santos, who returned to the national team after nine years, finds motivation in the head-to-head record against Norway, as they have never been beaten by them. He emphasized the importance of simple excellence in his game to make Brazilian fans happy.
- •Douglas Santos started all four matches for Brazil in the World Cup.
- •Brazil faces Norway in the round of 16 on July 5.
- •Santos returned to the national team after a nine-year absence.
- •Brazil's historical record against Norway shows no wins in previous matchups.
- •Santos aims to perform at his best to delight Brazilian fans.
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Praised, Douglas Santos wants to keep “bringing joy to Brazilian fans”
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