New York, July 6 -- 'Sometimes you have to taste defeat', Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti said after the five-time world champions suffered a stunning 2-1 loss to Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, admitting his side now needs fresh ideas and greater quality in midfield following their earliest World Cup exit since 1990.

"I think we did a solid job, but that's football for you, that's sports. Sometimes you have to taste defeat," Ancelotti told reporters, as per Reuters, after Brazil's campaign came to a disappointing end at MetLife Stadium.

The Italian, appointed to guide Brazil back to World Cup glory, insisted his side had controlled large parts of the contest despite failing to capitalise on their chances against a resi...