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Brazil left to second-guess penalty kick choice after earliest World Cup exit since 1990

Brazil faces scrutiny following a World Cup exit prompted by a penalty shootout loss to Norway in the Round of 16.

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This story first appeared in 🇮🇹 Italian coverage — 8.8 hours before PULSE detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jul 6, 07:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Jul 5, 22:18 UTC · Sky Sport
🇪🇸 Spanish Jul 5, 22:46 UTC · EL PAÍS
🇧🇷 Portuguese Jul 6, 01:15 UTC · BBC
🇫🇷 French Jul 6, 07:37 UTC · Eurosport

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The brief

Brazil has been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a defeat by Norway. The loss occurred during a penalty shootout in the Round of 16, marking Brazil's earliest tournament exit since 1990. Coverage from outlets including AP News, Reuters, and Yahoo Sports centers on the performance of goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland and the decision-making process behind Brazil's penalty takers.

Reports note that Bruno Guimaraes saw his penalty saved by Nyland. Discussions have also emerged regarding the exclusion of Vinicius Jr. from the list of penalty takers, with coach Carlo Ancelotti addressing the omission by stating the player was not among the top five designated shooters. Public commentary on the decision has come from figures such as Jaylen Brown.

Future developments will involve the fallout of the coaching staff's selection process and the continued analysis of Brazil’s tournament performance. Coverage does not yet specify any further internal reviews regarding the team's exit.

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Quick answers

Why was Vinicius Jr. not a penalty taker?

According to coverage from NDTV Sports and MSN, coach Carlo Ancelotti stated that Vinicius Jr. was not included in the top five designated penalty takers for the match.

Who secured the win for Norway?

As reported by Reuters and USA Today, goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland played a critical role in the victory by saving a penalty and is described by the outlet as a hero of the match.

How significant is this exit for Brazil?

AP News reports that this is Brazil's earliest exit from the FIFA World Cup tournament since 1990.

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Brazil Norway FIFA World Cup Vinicius Jr. Carlo Ancelotti Ørjan Nyland

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