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Brazil left to second-guess penalty kick choice after earliest World Cup exit since 1990
By Brian Mahoney, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 5, 2026
· 4 min read
Vinícius Júnior had the ball at the penalty spot, a perfect chance to give Brazil the lead.And he handed it to Bruno Guimarães.And by the time Neymar — in what he said was his final World Cup appearance — took and made Brazil's second penalty kick, it was too late for the five-time champion.Guima...
Key takeaway Guimarães had his penalty shot stopped by Ørjan Nyland in the 14th minute and Brazil couldn't get one past Norway's goalkeeper until deep in stoppage time, losing 2-1 on Sunday in the round of 16 for its earliest World Cup exit since 1990.
Why this matters in The Pearland
For Pearland 's sizable Brazilian community, this World Cup exit will be felt deeply. Many locals gathered at watch parties and soccer fields to cheer on their team, only to see their hopes dashed by a penalty kick decision that will be debated for years to come. The city's Brazilian restaurants and cultural centers, which often host World Cup viewing events, will likely be somber in the coming days as fans process the loss. As the community looks to the future, they will be watching to see how Brazil's young players develop and whether they can regain their footing on the world stage. With a strong presence of Brazilian expatriates in Pearland, the city's soccer fields and leagues may also see an influx of talented young players looking to follow in the footsteps of their idols, making this loss a potential catalyst for growth in the local soccer scene.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Vinícius Júnior had the ball at the penalty spot, a perfect chance to give Brazil the lead.And he handed it to Bruno Guimarães.And by the time Neymar — in what he said was his final World Cup appearance — took and made Brazil's second penalty kick, it was too late for the five-time champion.Guima...
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