India, July 6 -- Neymar's World Cup dream may have ended in tears as the Brazil superstar broke down after the five-time champions were knocked out by Norway in the Round of 16 at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

Broadcast visuals showed Neymar crying uncontrollably after Brazil's 2-1 defeat, first with tears rolling down his face and then with his Brazil shirt pulled over his eyes. It was a devastating image, not just because Brazil had exited another World Cup, but because it carried the weight of what may have been Neymar's final appearance on football's biggest stage.

Brazil had entered the knockout match as favourites, but Norway produced one of the biggest results of the tournament. Erling Haaland struck twice late in the match to...