Brazil's Penalty Decision Backfires Against Norway

Brazil's decision to have Bruno Guimarães take the penalty instead of Vinícius Júnior backfired as the midfielder's shot was saved by Ørjan Nyland in the 14th minute. Assistant coach Davide Ancelotti confirmed the choice was made before the match, with Vinícius handing the ball to Guimarães despite having initially been set to take it. saltysenoritaaz.org

Neymar scored from the spot in stoppage time, joining Pelé as the only Brazilian players to score in four World Cups, but it wasn't enough to prevent Brazil's earliest World Cup exit since 1990. The loss leaves Brazil without a quarterfinal appearance for the first time since their 1990 defeat to Argentina.