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Brazil left to second-guess penalty kick choice after earliest World Cup exit since 1990

Brazil suffers its earliest World Cup exit since 1990 following a pivotal penalty kick decision in their match against Norway.

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Brazil has been eliminated from the World Cup, marking the team's earliest exit from the tournament since 1990. The defeat followed a match against Norway where goalkeeper Nyland played a decisive role in propelling his team to victory.

Coverage from AP News and Goal.com emphasizes the scrutiny surrounding Brazil's penalty kick choice, specifically why Vinicius Junior passed the ball to Bruno Guimaraes for the crucial attempt. Sports Illustrated has compared the utilization of Vinicius Junior's prime to Norway's use of Erling Haaland.

Future attention focuses on Vinicius Junior's explanation for passing the penalty and the impact of Nyland's performance, which the keeper described as the most important game of his career.

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Quick answers

When was the last time Brazil exited the World Cup this early?

According to AP News, Brazil's earliest exit since 1990 occurred during this tournament.

Who took the crucial penalty for Brazil?

Vinicius Junior passed the ball to Bruno Guimaraes to take the penalty.

Which player was highlighted for propelling Norway to the win?

Keeper Nyland is credited by Reuters and Yahoo Sports for propelling Norway to the victory.

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