Alisson consoles crying Neymar after Brazil knocked out of World Cup
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesBrazil was beaten 2-1 by Norway in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, with Neymar breaking down in tears and Brazilian players falling to their knees after the final whistleNeymar was consoled by Alisson after Brazil was knocked out of the World Cup(Image: FOX Sports)Brazil appeared to be the superior side for the majority of their Round of 16 encounter against Norway at New York/New Jersey Stadium.Yet an 80th-minute header from Erling Haaland over his long-standing adversary Gabriel — the two had battled throughout — and a 90th-minute thunderbolt from the edge of the penalty area sealed a stunning 2-1 Norwegian victory (Neymar's injury-time penalty proved inconsequential).At the final whistle, Brazilian players crumpled to their knees in despair. Vinicius Jr — who had not been selected to take either penalty — was left isolated for nearly a minute before manager Carlo Ancelotti stepped in to lift him to his feet.Neymar, having acknowledged the Norwegian players, sank to his knees in anguish.
He was comforted by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who also made his way over to a distraught Marquinhos.Neymar, 34, holds the record as Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer with 80 goals in 131 appearances. Prior to that, the two-time Ballon d'Or third-place finisher had spent his career captivating supporters at both Barcelona and PSG.Neymar was visibly emotional after Norway beat Brazil 2-1 in New York/New Jersey(Image: Getty Images)Brazil, widely regarded as one of the tournament's frontrunners, now face a World Cup trophy drought stretching to at least 28 years.
The national side had not suffered a Round of 16 exit since falling to South American rivals Argentina back in 1990.Brazil began positively and were awarded a 14th-minute penalty after Matheus Cunha contentiously went down in the area following Kristoffer Ajer's challenge, despite the defender appearing to make contact with the ball first.Vinicius Jr also dropped to his back and took a moment alone(Image: Getty Images)Midfielder Guimaraes - rather than talismanic winger Vinicius Jr - took responsibility from the spot but saw his weak, stuttered penalty kept out by Norwegian goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland.Manager Carlo Ancelotti made several subtle adjustments to his formation that had delivered three successive wins, bringing Gabriel Martinelli into the starting line-up for the injured Lucas Paquetá and deploying the Arsenal winger in a No. Brazil generated four big chances and attempted 14 shots, converting just one.The side's 2.74 expected goals figure significantly overshadowed Norway's total of 0.73.