Ancelotti vows Brazil will rebound after World Cup elimination

Following the 2-1 loss at MetLife Stadium, Ancelotti expressed deep disappointment but maintained that Brazil had a good tournament and deserved to win the match. Erling Haaland scored two late goals for Norway, while Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes missed an early penalty. Neymar's injury-time spot-kick was a minor consolation.

Ancelotti, appointed just over a year ago to guide Brazil to a sixth World Cup title, dismissed suggestions of stepping down, emphasizing his contract through the 2030 World Cup. He believes Brazil's squad could have competed until the end of this World Cup. This last-16 exit marks Brazil's worst World Cup performance since 1990, extending their wait for another title beyond a quarter of a century since their last win in 2002.

Ancelotti affirmed the team's commitment to hard work, improvement, and finding new ideas, acknowledging the sadness of defeat. Forward Vinicius Junior described it as "a very sad day," recognizing the significant blow of World Cup elimination and the public's desire for victory, which was not achieved this time.