{"id":535541,"date":"2026-07-06T10:18:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T10:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/535541\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T10:18:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T10:18:10","slug":"ancelotti-reacts-to-brazils-2026-world-cup-exit-explains-why-bruno-guimaraes-took-penalty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/535541\/","title":{"rendered":"Ancelotti reacts to Brazil’s 2026 World Cup exit, explains why Bruno Guimaraes took penalty"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PHILADELPHIA,<\/p>\n

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 19: Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Brazil, looks on before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Brazil and Haiti at Philadelphia Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Dan Mullan\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Carlo Ancelotti insists Brazil\u2019s defeat against Norway marks the beginning of a \u2018new cycle\u2019 for the Sele\u00e7ao and explains why Bruno Guimaraes took a penalty kick in the first half: \u2018Raphinha, Neymar, and Igor Thiago were not on the pitch\u2026\u2019<\/p>\n

Ancelotti\u2019s Brazil were eliminated from the World Cup on Sunday, losing 2-1 to Erling Haaland\u2019s Norway<\/a>.<\/p>\n


\nAncelotti\u2019s post-match quotes after Brazil 1-2 Norway<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s obvious we are all deeply saddened \u2013 the coaching staff and players, just like the fans. Perhaps the team wasn\u2019t playing a spectacular World Cup, but our tournament was certainly good, and we deserved to win today,\u201d Ancelotti said at a press conference via Gazzetta.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cWe had a very positive first half, creating several chances at 0-0. We were controlling the match and had opportunities. We opted not to press too high given the opponent\u2019s characteristics, as they are quick on the counter-attack. Everything went well for 70 minutes, then Haaland arrived and decided the game.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ancelotti signed a new contract until 2030 just before the beginning of the World Cup so he would not resign after yesterday\u2019s loss: \u201cThis defeat marks the first step of this national team\u2019s new cycle,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor me, it\u2019s a disappointing result and a great sense of sadness, but it also leaves a truly valuable experience: an excellent working group. In fact, I want to thank the lads for the atmosphere they created.<\/p>\n

\"EASTEAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY \u2013 JUNE 13: Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Brazil, reacts after the 1-1 draw during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Brazil and Morocco at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 13, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dan Mullan\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

\u201cThings don\u2019t always go our way; not everything is always perfect. Today we didn\u2019t deserve to lose, but the opponent must also be considered in the equation \u2013 a rival with excellent players who made the difference.\u201d<\/p>\n

Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes missed a penalty kick in the opening minutes: \u201cBefore the match, we conducted a statistical analysis of penalties taken and converted in recent months,\u201d Ancelotti explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe best was Raphinha, then Neymar, then Igor Thiago. None of those three were on the pitch. Among those playing, Bruno Guimaraes was the best, and he took it. We chose him because we believed he was the best option<\/p>\n

\u201cNow we must manage this great sadness and, from tomorrow, start thinking about the future of a national team that already has an interesting group of young players, strong not-so-young players, and veterans who can continue.\u201d<\/p>\n


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