Brazil’s forward #07 Vinicius Junior reacts after losing 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil and Norway at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 5, 2026. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)
Vinicius Junior apologized to Brazilian fans on Friday for the “enormous frustration” caused by their World Cup elimination by Norway and promised to “fight” to restore the might of the Selecao.
The five-time world champions were knocked out by upstarts Norway in a shock 2-1 Round of 16 rout.
“I know how much I prepared, how much I focused, how much I wanted” the World Cup “for you, for my family,” Real Madrid superstar Vinicius said in an Instagram message to fans.
“The feeling of frustration is enormous,” he acknowledged.
