How did Brazil reach the last 16? Carlo Ancelotti’s side kicked off their World Cup campaign at MetLife Stadium with a 1-1 draw against Morocco before convincing 3-0 wins agains

By Aline Massuca and Janaina Quinet RIO DE JANEIRO, July 5 (Reuters) - For Brazilian fans gathered at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Copacabana beach, the stunning seaside setting did little to ease the disappointment of watching their team suffer a sixth consecutive early World Cup exit.

Brazil rebounded with an emphatic defeat of Haiti in its second World Cup match, giving optimism to the team that it can make a deep run this summer.

Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson put Neymar Jr. on a high pedestal after the Brazilian soccer star announced his retirement following his country’s shock 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.

By Brendan O'Boyle BRASILIA, July 5 (Reuters) - For decades, watching the World Cup in soccer-obsessed Brazil usually meant turning on the TV, but this year, for the first time, only half the games are being broadcast the usual way.

Brazil stunned Japan with a stoppage-time goal for a 2-1 lead in the 2026 World Cup round of 32. Follow for live updates.

Brazilian fans who went the distance up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps to pose with the Rocky statue left the fictional fighter just as they found him. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting,

Caio Takemura Feitosa da Silva, 27, has been named football's "Ultimate Fan" after outlasting 43 competitors worldwide in a series of football-themed tests.

Brazil's early elimination from the World Cup will not change the country's Football Confederation's plans to continue with coach Carlo Ancelotti.