Trae Young criticizes Brazil for penalty decision in World Cup loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 2:46 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
NBA star Trae Young questioned Brazil's decision-making after their World Cup round of 16 match against Norway, which ended in a 2-1 defeat. Brazil exited the tournament despite Neymar Jr scoring a late penalty. The match's turning point could have been a first-half penalty, which Bruno Guimaraes failed to convert. Young suggested that Vinicius Junior should have taken the penalty instead. Brazil’s loss has raised questions about their penalty-taker choices during the game.
- •Brazil lost 2-1 to Norway in the World Cup round of 16.
- •Erling Haaland scored both goals for Norway.
- •Bruno Guimaraes missed a key first-half penalty.
- •Neymar's late penalty provided only a consolation goal.
- •Trae Young criticized Brazil's penalty decision on social media.
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — NBA star slams Brazil for penalty decision in World Cup defeat to Norway
"NBA star Trae Young has questioned one of Brazil’s key decisions during their World Cup round of 16 match. Brazil have now exited the World Cup after losing 2-1 to Norway at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
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