‘I will keep fighting’: Vinicius breaks silence after Brazil exit | Football News

brazilian star Vinicius the Younger He has broken his silence following his heartbreaking exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sharing a touching message with fans following their last-16 defeat to Norway. The five-time world champions ended their World Cup campaign with a narrow 2-1 loss to Norway, leaving Vinicius frustrated as Brazil once again failed to reclaim football’s biggest prize.Days after the defeat, the Real Madrid striker took to Instagram to thank fans for their unwavering support and admitted that he was “unspeakably disappointed” to have yet another early exit from the World Cup.“Almost four years later, after the disappointment of the World Cup, I was once again thinking about what to write. I saw so many people of all ages supporting us and embracing our dreams that it would be unfair to remain silent. But I needed a few days to reflect.Wearing the national team jersey is the greatest honor of my life. It is difficult to describe in words the feeling of being eliminated in the top 16. I know how hard I prepare, how focused I am, how much I want this, not just for myself but for you and my family. The frustration is overwhelming. We had a strong enough team to go far, but we failed to achieve that goal.I’m sorry and I will continue to fight for my dream of returning to the top of world football. ” Vinicius wrote on Instagram.

Brazil in 2026 World Cup

Brazil made a strong start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, finishing first in Group C before advancing to the knockout stages. However, Carlo Ancelotti’s side’s title hopes were dashed when they suffered a disastrous defeat to Norway in the last 16, with Brazil exiting the World Cup for the first time since 1990.