Ancelotti Admits Mistake: Brazil's World Cup Exit Due to Tactical Error Against Norway

Carlo Ancelotti, coach of the Brazilian national team, has taken responsibility for Brazil's elimination from the World Cup, pinpointing a tactical error during the Norway match as the crucial moment. In interviews with ge.globo, ESPN, and other sources, Ancelotti revealed that he misread the game during the hydration break, believing Brazil was over-controlling due to Norway's retreat and possession in their defensive areas. This misconception led him to make hasty changes, disrupting the team's positioning and allowing Erling Haaland to score the decisive goal. Ancelotti confirmed that he made a mistake in changing the team's structure during the cooling break, admitting that he should not have done so.