The Brazil national team secured their spot in the World Cup round of 16 after defeating Japan 2-1. However, forward Neymar looked unhappy during the celebration.

What happened?

Neymar was not used by coach Carlo Ancelotti in the win over Japan. After the match, the Italian coach explained that he chose to preserve the player thinking about a possible extra time.

Why is this important for Brazil?

The trend is that Neymar will start again on the bench in the match against Norway, scheduled for next Sunday. The team led by Carlo Ancelotti is competing for a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals against the team led by Erling Haaland.

What's next?

Neymar is 100% fit, but still looking for his chance in the decisive phases of the World Cup. The Santos number 10 returned to availability recently after being out for over a month due to a muscle injury in his calf.

DateOpponentResult
June 1Japan2-1