Ancelotti Explains Why Vinicius Jr Did Not Take Penalty

Brazil suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. The match turned on a missed penalty by Bruno Guimaraes, who took the kick instead of tournament top scorer Vinicius Jr.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti faced intense scrutiny for the decision which denied Brazil an early lead. The Italian manager later addressed the media to explain his controversial choice.