Read Lucas Paquetá's statement after Brazil's World Cup exit

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·6. Juli 2026

Read Lucas Paquetá's statement after Brazil's World Cup exit

What did Lucas Paquetá, Flamengo midfielder, say after Brazil’s elimination?

The Brazilian National Team bowed out of the World Cup last Sunday (05), when it lost 2-1 to Norway. Sidelined from the round of 16 clash due to a muscle injury, Lucas Paquetá, Flamengo midfielder, delivered an emotional statement after the setback for the ‘Seleção’.

Through a post on Instagram, Lucas Paquetá did not hide his frustration over Brazil’s elimination. In addition, the midfielder made it clear how much he wished he could have been on the field and also made a point of thanking everyone for the support he received during the tournament.

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WHAT DID LUCAS PAQUETÁ, FLAMENGO MIDFIELDER, SAY ON SOCIAL MEDIA?

“It’s hard to find words when the pain of a World Cup elimination takes over. How I wish I could have been on the field to try to help my teammates in some way, but it wasn’t possible… Not even the pain of the injury and having to stay out is as great as the pain of having the dream of becoming champions interrupted. We tried, all of us. We gave our best, and it wasn’t enough. It’s frustrating, it hurts, but we can’t stop believing that better days will come! We’ll pick up the pieces and get back up as many times as necessary, to keep fighting and believing! Thank you to everyone who believed it was possible, who rooted for us and supported us! Grateful to God for the opportunity. I lived what was once a prayer, and I’m thankful for that dream come true!”

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View this photo on Instagram A post shared by Lucas Paquetá (@lucaspaqueta)

WHAT HAPPENED TO LUCAS PAQUETÁ WITH THE BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM?

Lucas Paquetá was one of coach Carlo Ancelotti’s trusted men at the World Cup. Since the start of the tournament, the number 20 shirt had been part of Brazil’s three-man midfield.

In the match against Japan, however, Lucas Paquetá felt pain in his left thigh and had to come off at halftime. After undergoing medical tests, an injury in the area was confirmed and, as a result, he had to miss the match against Norway. In the end, the player’s only chance of playing again in the World Cup would have been a possible final.

HOW DID THE BRAZIL VS NORWAY WORLD CUP MATCH GO?

Without Lucas Paquetá, Brazil took a hit. That’s because, with two goals from Haaland, Norway won the match and advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals. As a result, with the defeat, Brazil has been eliminated from the national-team tournament.

WHAT WAS LUCAS PAQUETÁ’S SITUATION AFTER THE WORLD CUP?

With the World Cup over, Lucas Paquetá and the other Flamengo players who were on duty with Brazil are enjoying a few days off. After that, the player is expected to report back to Rubro-Negro and continue his injury treatment with the club’s professionals at the Ninho do Urubu training center.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.