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Neymar’s penalty vs. Norway sparks spat with Nyland, but Brazil exits FIFA World Cup early after Haaland’s double.
Neymar argues with Norway goalkeeper Oerjan Nyland (1) during the World Cup round of 16 game (Picture credit: AP)
Star Brazil forward Neymar was seen having a verbal spat with Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland before and after scoring a penalty in the dying minutes of the Round of 16 clash, videos of which have gone viral on social media.
Brazil’s quest for a sixth FIFA World Cup title came to a heartbreaking end as Erling Haaland struck twice in the closing stages to send Norway into the quarter-finals, with Neymar’s stoppage-time penalty proving to be nothing more than a late consolation in the 1-2 loss.
The incident unfolded moments before Neymar stepped up to take the penalty. Nyland, who had already produced one of the saves of the tournament by denying Bruno Guimarães from the spot earlier in the game, tried to throw Neymar off with some last-minute mind games before the kick.
Watch the video here:
Norway’s goalkeeper had doubts… 😜When Neymar caught the ball, Nyland shouted (in Spanish) to Neymar: “I’m going to stop you, I’m going to stop you, I’m going to stop you” 😡
Neymar: “Are you sure?” 🤔
“Where do you want (me to hit)? Where do you want?” 😂
When he sent it into goal, Neymar smiled and went in…
— O Grilo (@100cricri) July 6, 2026
“Where do you want it?” Neymar asked Nyland. “I’ll stop it for you, I’ll stop it,” the latter replied.
“Not to me! Not to me!” Neymar said after scoring.
Neymar converted a stoppage-time penalty, but it proved to be nothing more than a consolation as Brazil, who managed just 34% possession, slumped to their earliest FIFA World Cup exit since 1990.
Carlo Ancelotti’s decision to include Neymar was a gamble, with the latter not having played for his nation since 2023 due to injuries.
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