Bruno Guimarães becomes first Brazilian to miss World Cup penalty in 40 years

Brazil fell 2-1 to Norway in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, a result that carried a grim statistical footnote. In the first half, midfielder Bruno Guimarães stepped up to take a penalty but saw his effort saved. According to match data, Guimarães is the first Brazilian player in four decades to miss a spot kick in a World Cup match — penalty shootouts are not factored in. The last time it happened was in 1986, when Zico failed to convert from the spot against France.