Ancelotti says World Cup exit should fuel Brazil's future

Brazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti said Sunday's heavy defeat to Norway in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 should serve as fuel for the future, after his side's disappointing performance at the tournament. The Italian tactician said the squad will return stronger and that his players must use the experience they have gained going forward. Brazil were eliminated after the match finished 1-1 in regular time, with Norway advancing on penalties. Norwegian striker Erling Haaland scored his side's goal in the tie. Ancelotti said the squad, built largely around younger players, has drawn important lessons from the tournament and will be better prepared for the next major competition. The match against Haaland's Norway marked the end of Brazil's World Cup campaign, with the coach framing the loss as a building block rather than a setback.