Brazil HubWhat happened?
Brazil's national team lost a crucial penalty kick against Norway in the 2026 World Cup. Midfielder Bruno Guimarães was chosen to take the penalty, but ended up wasting the chance.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti justified the decision due to the absence of players with a better track record on the field. Guimarães, with five successful penalty kicks out of six for Newcastle, had never taken a penalty for the national team.
Why was the choice of Bruno Guimarães controversial?
The choice of Bruno Guimarães to take the penalty was controversial. Vini Jr., who was on the field, has an irregular record, while others like Rayan and Matheus Cunha were also considered.
Neymar, Raphinha, and Igor Thiago had a better success rate, but were not available. GLOBO verified the performance of the Brazilian players who were on the field at that time, based on penalty kick statistics compiled by the Transfermarkt website.
How did Bruno Guimarães' performance affect the game?
Bruno Guimarães' performance on the penalty kick affected the outcome of the game. Brazil's national team lost the opportunity to open the scoring and ended up being eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.
| Player | Successful penalties | Missed penalties |
|---|---|---|
| Bruno Guimarães | 5 | 1 |
| Vini Jr. | 13 | 5 |
What's next for Brazil?
Brazil's national team is looking to bounce back from the defeat. Coach Carlo Ancelotti and the players need to analyze what went wrong and work to improve the team's performance.
The 2026 World Cup was a challenge for Brazil, but the team needs to learn from its mistakes and prepare for the next challenges.
