The old world?

A thunderbolt has struck the football world this Sunday evening: Brazil have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup!

Norway stunned the five-time World Cup winners (2-1) thanks to a brace from their superstar, Erling Haaland, scored in the final ten minutes.

Yet another disappointment for the "country of football," which just can’t get it done in the World Cup anymore.

Since 2002, the year of their last star, the Seleção have never again managed to advance against a European nation!

This also makes it six straight editions without Brazil winning the title, something that had never happened before in football history. Until this Sunday, the Auriverdes had won at least one World Cup every six editions.

In recent times, the record is just as alarming:

• 2022: eliminated in the quarter-finals

• 2018: eliminated in the quarter-finals

• 2014: eliminated 7-1 at home in the semi-finals

• 2010: eliminated in the quarter-finals

• 2006: eliminated in the quarter-finals

Do you still consider Brazil a major football nation?

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.