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Ancelotti Explains Brazil's Penalty Order After Gimaraes Miss in World Cup Exit

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First reported by Mako · Jul 6, 2026

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Brazil was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup round of 16 by Norway after Bruno Gimaraes missed a crucial penalty. Coach Carlo Ancelotti explained the penalty order was based on detailed statistics, excluding star Vinicius Junior from the top five shooters. Gimaraes' miss was Brazil's first World Cup penalty miss in regular or extra time since 1986.

01Brazil was eliminated by Norway in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 after a missed penalty.
02Coach Carlo Ancelotti revealed the official penalty takers, excluding Vinicius Junior from the top five.
03Bruno Gimaraes missed a critical penalty in the 11th minute, potentially altering the match outcome.
04Ancelotti based the penalty order on detailed player statistics and performance data.
05Gimaraes had previously scored 7 out of 8 career penalties, missing only once before.
06This was Brazil's first World Cup penalty miss in regular or extra time since 1986, when Zico missed.

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