Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil have been dumped out of the World Cup by Norway in the last 16—their earliest exit since 1990. With Neymar, pictured, officially retiring from international football, is it time for a total rebuild around Endrick? Photo: AFP
Brazil turned to Carlo Ancelotti hoping the Italian coaching great could end their long wait to win another Fifa World Cup, but his mission ended in a painful defeat to Norway on Sunday as the Selecao's woes at the tournament went on.
Two Erling Haaland goals decided the last-16 clash at the MetLife Stadium in Norway's favour after Bruno Guimaraes had an early penalty saved. Neymar's successful late spot-kick was just a consolation, as the once-mighty Brazilians — who had just 34% possession — slumped to their earliest World Cup exit since 1990.
The ex-Real Madrid and AC Milan coach was appointed in May last year and recently signed a contract extension to stay until 2030. He may have been realistic enough to know winning this year's World Cup was a big ask, but going out so soon is an enormous disappointment.
Despite that, he insisted he would stay.
