Oliseh Reacts to Brazil's Shocking World Cup Exit

Sunday Oliseh, former captain and coach of the Super Eagles, expressed disappointment over Brazil's unexpected 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match took place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, where Norway took the lead with a crucial header from Erling Haaland in the 80th minute, followed by a second goal ten minutes later.

Neymar managed to score a penalty for Brazil during stoppage time, but it was merely a consolation. This loss marks Brazil's earliest World Cup elimination since 1990.

Oliseh criticized Brazil's current team, stating they lack the caliber of past squads that instilled fear in rivals, and described their performance as ordinary. Norway's victory allows them to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time in their history, where they will face either Mexico or England on July 11.