Vinicius Jr Exits FIFA World Cup After Norway Defeat

Vinicius Jr and Brazil's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended on July 5, with a 2-1 loss to Norway.

Vinicius Jr had a decent tournament, scoring four times and providing an assist in five games.

What happened?

The Norwegian team, led by Erling Haaland, secured a 2-1 win over Brazil, with Haaland scoring twice in the second half.

Neymar reduced the deficit from the penalty spot in stoppage time, but it was not enough to change the outcome.

Why it matters for Vinicius Jr

Vinicius Jr's exit from the World Cup marks the end of his tournament, where he scored in all three of Brazil's group stage games.

He failed to find the net in the knockout phase, however.

What comes next?

Norway will face England in the quarter-final on July 11, at the Miami Stadium.

Erling Haaland will look to add to his tally of seven goals from four matches.

Vinicius Jr and Haaland shared a moment of mutual respect after the match, exchanging a brief shake and hug.

Haaland's mindset is focused on scoring goals, and he does so naturally by staying focused and taking his chances.

He is the first player to score as many as seven goals in his first four World Cup appearances since Gerd Muller, who scored eight at the 1970 World Cup.

The loss extended Norway's unbeaten run against Brazil to five games, with two wins and three draws.

Vinicius Jr's performance at the tournament was notable, but ultimately not enough to secure a win for Brazil.