The Selecao's wait for a record-extending sixth FIFA World Cup will stretch to at least 28 years after it was undone by Erling Haaland's brace in a 2-1 loss to Norway in New Jersey.

Having lifted the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Japan and Korea Republic, Brazil's current six-tournament drought is now the longest in its their history.

It is also the first time it has gone out as early as the Round of 16 since 1990, when it went down 1-0 to Argentina at the same stage.

Ancelotti's team flattered to deceive throughout the tournament, drawing 1-1 with Morocco in its opening match before 3-0 victories over Haiti and Scotland sealed top spot in Group C, then requiring a stoppage-time Gabriel Martinelli strike to get past Japan in the Round of 32.

But it will not be pressured into making a change in the dugout, having handed Ancelotti a contract extension in May to run until the end of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Speaking after elimination, national team coordinator Rodrigo Caetano said: "It is now up to us to emphasise the need for a cycle that proceeds normally, with a little more calmness; continuing our work with the coach through the 2030 [FIFA] World Cup while making the necessary adjustments.

"May we have at least a minimum amount of tranquillity to move forward and prepare for the next [FIFA] World Cup."

Despite Brazil's underwhelming tournament, Caetano believes there were positives to take from its time in the United States.

"Obviously, we're still picking up the pieces," Caetano said. "Everyone is very sad, frustrated, and disappointed; the players, the staff and the coaching staff.

"On the other hand, we can't dismiss the time we spent together. Specifically, those 38 days during which the players, all of us, and you, all had the opportunity to witness their level of commitment and professionalism, from the first day to the last."

One of the key moments in the Norway game arrived in the first half, when Brazil was awarded a penalty at 0-0 after Kristoffer Ajer's challenge on Matheus Cunha.

Vinicius Junior was expected to take the spot-kick, having converted 12 of the 16 penalties he has taken for Real Madrid in all competitions.

Instead, Bruno Guimaraes, who has only taken two penalties for Newcastle United, stepped up and saw his effort repelled by Orjan Nyland.

Asked why he didn't take the penalty after the game, Vinicius said: "Because it was the manager's decision. I never hide or shirk my responsibilities.

"At Real Madrid, whenever the manager asked me to, I took them. Here, I followed the decision that had been made. This shows that I haven't been selfish or acted in bad faith by seeking the spotlight."

Vinicius was unfortunate to be on the losing side after creating two chances and winning eight of his 13 duels – including six successful dribbles – in another bright display.

He also stepped aside when Brazil was awarded another penalty deep into second-half stoppage-time, with the game realistically beyond it.

That allowed substitute Neymar to net a consolation goal and become only the second Selecao player to score at four different FIFA World Cups (2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026), after Pele (1958, 1962, 1966 and 1970).