Ancient Brazil Vinicius Jr has broken his silence following his exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sharing an emotional message with his supporters following their defeat in the Round of 16 in Norway. The five-time internationals saw their World Cup campaign end with a narrow 2-1 loss to Norway, leaving Vinicius frustrated as Brazil failed to return to their pursuit of football’s biggest prize.Taking to Instagram a few days after the victory, the Real Madrid player thanked the fans for their unwavering support and admitted the disappointment of another exit at the start of the World Cup was difficult to explain.“Almost four years later, and once again I’m thinking about what to write after the disappointment of the World Cup. I saw so many people of all ages supporting us and accepting our dreams that it would be unfair to remain silent. But I needed a few days to think.Wearing the jersey of the national team is the greatest honor in my life, and being eliminated in the Round of 16 is a feeling that is difficult to describe. I know how hard I prepared, how I was, and how much I wanted this, not only for myself, but for you and my family. Depression is dangerous. We had a strong enough team to advance, but we just couldn’t make it happen.I’m sorry, and I will continue to fight for our dream of returning to the top of world football,” Vinicius wrote on Instagram.
Brazil in FIFA World Cup 2026
Brazil have made a strong start to their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, topping Group C before entering the knockout stages. However, Carlo Ancelotti’s side saw their title hopes end in the Round of 16 after a shock loss to Norway, marking Brazil’s first World Cup exit since 1990.
| Internship | An opponent | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Group of Groups | Haiti | They won 3-0 |
| Group of Groups | Morocco | Game 1-1 |
| Group of Groups | Scotland | They won 3-0 |
| Section 32 | Japan | They won 2-1 |
| 16 minutes | Norway | They lost 1-2 |
