Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe! Brazil midfielder Casemiro struggled to hold back tears after the Seleção’s shock elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitting the team had failed to fulfil the expectations of millions of supporters. The veteran midfielder made the emotional remarks following Brazil’s 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16 on Sunday, a result that ended the South American giants’ quest for a record-extending sixth World Cup title. Norway secured a historic victory thanks to a brilliant brace from star striker Erling Haaland, while Neymar’s goal proved insufficient to keep Brazil’s hopes alive. Speaking after the match, the former Real Madrid and Manchester United midfielder expressed his disappointment and apologised to Brazilian fans for the team’s early exit. “It’s difficult. I only want to be with my family. We did our best, but we lost our dream… we disappointed all Brazilians,” Casemiro said. Reflecting on the painful defeat, the 34-year-old admitted that the current generation of Brazilian players would be remembered for failing to win football’s biggest prize. “We will always be the generation that didn’t win the World Cup,” he added. Brazil entered the tournament among the favourites, with veteran Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti leading a squad packed with experienced internationals and emerging talents. However, their campaign came to an abrupt end against a determined Norwegian side inspired by Haaland, whose two goals secured one of the biggest upsets of the knockout stage. The defeat marks another disappointing World Cup campaign for Brazil, who last lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy in 2002. For Norway, the victory represents a historic achievement as they advance to the quarter-finals, while Brazil are left to reflect on another missed opportunity to reclaim global football supremacy.