Orjan Nyland saves Bruno Guimaraes penalty in World Cup last 16
Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes missed a crucial opportunity to give his nation an early lead against Norway after his 14th-minute penalty was saved by Orjan Nyland in their World Cup last-16 tie at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
The Newcastle United playmaker stepped up confidently but was thwarted by an excellent diving stop from the agile Scandinavian goalkeeper.
Nyland anticipated the direction perfectly to keep the highly anticipated knockout fixture goalless during a frantic opening exchange.
High stakes in New Jersey
This dramatic spot-kick failure adds immediate tension to a demanding encounter for the five-time world champions.
Reaching the latter stages of the 2026 Fifa World Cup is viewed as the absolute minimum expectation for the South American giants.
However, a resolute Norwegian outfit has consistently proven difficult to break down during this expanded North American showpiece.
Searching for a breakthrough
The European side will view this crucial early let-off as a major psychological boost as they attempt to secure a historic tournament upset.
Both nations must now reset as they battle for a coveted place in the quarter-finals.