Brazil coach who led the team through the 2026 World Cup until a last-16 loss to Norway.
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Vinicius apologizes to Brazilians for World Cup 'frustration' By AFP July 12, 2026 01:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Brazil's Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti speaks to forward Vinicius Junior during …
Vinicius apologizes to Brazilians for World Cup 'frustration'The Standard
… That is despite appointing a European coach, in Carlo Ancelotti. The thought process was essentially, if you can't beat them, join them. …
Same old story as Europe dominates quarter-finalsCitizen Digital
… That is despite appointing a European coach, in Carlo Ancelotti. The thought-process was essentially, if you can't beat them, join them. …
Expanded World Cup; same old story as Europe dominates quarter-finalsCitizen Digital
… Worn down by injuries in recent years, the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player, now back at first club Santos, was a surprise inclusion in Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil squad for the World Cup. …
Neymar calls time on Brazil career after World Cup eliminationCitizen Digital
… Worn down by injuries in recent years, the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player, now back at first club Santos, was a surprise inclusion in Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil squad for the World Cup. …
Neymar calls time on Brazil career after World Cup eliminationCitizen Digital
Ancelotti promises Brazil will bounce back after World Cup exit By AFP July 06, 2026 08:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Sunday's painful World Cup last …
Ancelotti promises Brazil will bounce back after World Cup exitCitizen Digital
Ancelotti promises Brazil will bounce back after World Cup exit By AFP July 06, 2026 08:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Sunday's painful World Cup last …
Ancelotti promises Brazil will bounce back after World Cup exitCitizen Digital
… For Brazil, who hired Carlo Ancelotti in a bid to end a 24-year World Cup drought, it is the sixth straight tournament where they have been knocked out by European opposition. …
England, Norway advance at World Cup, FIFA ruling triggers uproarCitizen Digital
… For Brazil, who hired Carlo Ancelotti in a bid to end a 24-year World Cup drought, it is the sixth straight tournament where they have been knocked out by European opposition. …
England, Norway advance at World Cup, FIFA ruling triggers uproarCitizen Digital
… Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti cut a relaxed figure on Saturday as he discussed how his team planned to tackle Norway's in-form striker Manchester City forward Haaland, who has scored five goals in three appearances at the tournament so far. …
England, Mexico take centre stage in Azteca blockbusterBrazil's Vinicius Junior apologized to fans on Friday for the "enormous frustration" caused by their World Cup elimination by Norway in a Round of 16 loss, vowing to fight to restore the team's standing.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil's Vinicius Junior apologized to fans on Friday for the "enormous frustration" caused by their World Cup elimination by Norway in a Round of 16 loss, vowing to fight to restore the team's standing.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Six of eight quarter-finalists are European nations—France, Spain, Belgium, England, Norway, and Switzerland—alongside Argentina and Morocco. Despite the 48-team format increasing non-European representation, Europe's dominance at the business end reflects the continent's concentration of wealth and top talent in major leagues.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Despite the World Cup expanding to 48 teams to give underrepresented continents more opportunity, the quarter-final line-up remains dominated by Europe, with France, Spain, Belgium, England, Norway, and Switzerland joined only by Argentina and Morocco.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil superstar Neymar indicated his international career was over after the five-time World Cup winners were eliminated in the last 16 by Norway, 2-1, with Neymar scoring a penalty in injury time. The 34-year-old, Brazil's all-time top scorer, said "I tried and I tried. Now it's over. It began here and it ends here," after the match at MetLife Stadium.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil superstar Neymar indicated his international career was over after Brazil lost 2-1 to Norway in the World Cup last 16, with Neymar scoring a late penalty consolation goal. The 34-year-old, Brazil's all-time top scorer, said "I tried and I tried. Now it's over. It began here and it ends here."
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said the team's 2-1 last-16 World Cup loss to Norway at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey should serve as "fuel" for the future, describing it as "the start of a new cycle" and insisting he will not step down despite the disappointing exit.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil lost 2-1 to Norway in a World Cup last-16 match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with Erling Haaland scoring two late goals. Coach Carlo Ancelotti said the defeat should serve as "fuel" for the future and called the tournament "the start of a new cycle."
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England defeated Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16 despite playing with 10 men after a red card, while Norway stunned Brazil. The day was also marked by a FIFA decision to reprieve United States star Folarin Balogun following intervention from Donald Trump, which triggered uproar.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England defeated Mexico 3-2 to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals despite playing with 10 men from the 54th minute, while Norway upset Brazil. A FIFA decision to reprieve United States star Folarin Balogun following an intervention from Donald Trump sparked controversy.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England play Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday in a World Cup round-of-16 match; the encounter marks England's return to the venue 40 years after their 1986 game against Argentina. Norway and Brazil also compete for quarter-final places.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England plays Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday in a round-of-16 World Cup match, while Norway and Brazil compete in another quarter-final elimination game. England advanced to the last 16 after a 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defenders need no guidance on containing Erling Haaland ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 tie with Norway, as Gabriel Magalhaes and Marquinhos have faced the Manchester City striker multiple times in European club competition.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defenders need no guidance on containing Erling Haaland ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 match with Norway, noting that Gabriel Magalhaes and Marquinhos have faced the Manchester City striker multiple times in domestic and European competition.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar is dissatisfied with his minimal playing time at the 2026 World Cup but has handled it professionally and remains a positive influence. The 34-year-old forward has appeared in only one substitute appearance, playing the final 14 minutes of Brazil's 3-0 win over Scotland in the group stage.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Norway will face Brazil in the World Cup last 16, with striker Erling Haaland having scored five goals at the tournament, including a late winner against Ivory Coast that secured Norway's first World Cup knockout victory. Norway has never lost to Brazil in four previous meetings, with two wins and two draws.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil forward Endrick said his ability to play as a number nine, right wing, or false nine could be an asset if Carlo Ancelotti includes him against Norway in their World Cup last-16 match, with the Real Madrid attacker a leading candidate to replace injured Lucas Paqueta.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta will miss Sunday's World Cup last-16 game against Norway due to a hamstring injury sustained during Brazil's 2-1 win over Japan on Monday. He is not expected to play again in the tournament unless Brazil reaches the final on July 19.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil face Japan in the last 32 of the World Cup, with Germany playing Paraguay and Morocco facing the Netherlands also in knockout action. Brazil, seeking their first World Cup title in 24 years, topped their group with Vinicius Junior scoring four goals.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Captain Stephen Eustaquio scored in the 92nd minute as co-host Canada defeated South Africa 1–0 on Sunday to reach the last 16 of the World Cup in North America, with both teams making their first-ever appearance beyond the group stage.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil face Japan in the last 32 on Monday as they seek a sixth World Cup title, 24 years after their last win. Germany play Paraguay and Morocco take on the Netherlands, with Brazil favored to progress despite Japan's dangerous form and a 3-2 friendly loss to the Brazilians last October.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
Gabriel Martinelli scored in the 95th minute to send Brazil past Japan 2-1 on Monday and into the World Cup knockout stage. Brazil will face either Ivory Coast or Norway in New Jersey on Sunday.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
Japan will face five-time champion Brazil in a 2026 World Cup round of 32 match in Houston on Monday. Despite Brazil being favoured, Japan striker Takumi Minamino said the team can pull off a surprise by playing with an underdog mentality, citing their 3-2 friendly victory over Brazil in October.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Japan advanced to the last 32 of the World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Sweden and will face Brazil in Houston on Monday. Defender Yukinari Sugawara said the team needs to "give 120 percent" and prepare "with everything we've got" to compete against Brazil, who boasts Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior and is coached by Carlo Ancelotti.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil forward Vinicius Junior scored a brace in a 3-0 win over Scotland in a 2026 World Cup Group C match, allowing Brazil to progress to the last 32 as group winners. Coach Carlo Ancelotti praised the Real Madrid player as "one of the best players in the world."
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States have clinched top spot in World Cup Group D after wins over Paraguay and Australia and will face eliminated Turkey, while Germany, the Netherlands, and Japan are positioned to advance to the knockout rounds.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 to advance to the World Cup's last 32, while South Africa, Canada, and Bosnia-Herzegovina progressed to the knockout rounds for the first time in their histories.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 to progress to the last 32 as Group C winners, with Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior scoring twice, including a header, in his third consecutive goal-scoring World Cup group match. Coach Carlo Ancelotti praised the 25-year-old as "one of the best players in the world," with Vinicius now level on four goals alongside France's Kylian Mbappe and Norway's Erling Haaland in the tournament's scoring race.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Brazil will seek to qualify for the last 32 of the World Cup against Scotland as the tournament shifts to six games a day. Carlo Ancelotti's side expect to progress, though Scotland aims to qualify for the knockout rounds for the first time in their history.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Brazil forward Raphinha sustained a muscle injury to his right thigh during Brazil's World Cup win over Haiti and will undergo intensive treatment supervised by the national team's medical team. The CBF did not specify a recovery timeline, though Brazilian media reported he could potentially return for a last-16 match starting in two weeks.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 in a Group C World Cup match in Philadelphia, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice and Vinicius Junior adding one goal. Coach Carlo Ancelotti praised the "complete performance," which lifted Brazil to the top of their group with one game remaining.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →