According to reports from RMCSport, a night of unprecedented drama unfolded at the 2026 World Cup, marked by emotional farewells, tactical downfalls, high-scoring spectacles, and a brewing political scandal that has shaken the tournament's governing body.
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Subscribe Sekarang →The headlines were dominated by the emotional collapse of Brazil following a historic elimination against Norway. The match concluded with a mixture of provocation and heartbreak as Neymar, playing his final minutes for the national team, scored a penalty and taunted the Norwegian goalkeeper before breaking into tears. His lone strike was completely overshadowed by Erling Haaland, who netting a decisive brace to seal Brazil's fate.
Based on media analysis out of Brazil, the blame has fallen squarely on the shoulders of manager Carlo Ancelotti, who endures the responsibility for Brazil's earliest knockout exit in 36 years. Carlo Ancelotti defended his decision to have Bruno Guimarães take the first penalty, prompting a scathing punchline from the local press: "It is not Neymar who died while hugging Ancelotti, but Ancelotti who died while hugging Neymar." Meanwhile, the Norwegian press is already dreaming of lifting the trophy.
In Mexico City, fans witnessed what is already being labeled an instant classic between Mexico and England. Despite a one-hour weather delay due to torrential rain and thunder, the teams delivered a thrilling spectacle. Jude Bellingham struck twice in a single minute for England, but a resilient Mexico pushed back. Even after Jarell Quansah received a red card, Harry Kane converted a penalty to make it 3-1, with Mexico quickly answering back to finish the game 3-2. England's solidarity secured their victory, setting up a quarterfinal clash against Norway on July 11.
From editorial monitoring, the biggest talking point of the week is a massive political controversy involving FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Reports indicate that FIFA openly bypassed its own regulations to lift the red card suspension of USA forward Folarin Balogun just before their match against Belgium. This unprecedented favor was reportedly granted following a direct request from Donald Trump, sparking widespread outrage. The Norway coach heavily criticized the decision, stating, "It is a very bad decision that will do harm to the World Cup and to the United States."