Vinícius Júnior Teased by Brazil Teammates for Late Arrival to Training

Brazilian forward Vinícius Júnior found himself the center of attention during a training session for the national team, arriving late to practice ahead of their World Cup knockout match against Norway. The Real Madrid attacker entered the Columbia Park field in Morristown, New Jersey, after his teammates had already gathered around coach Carlo Ancelotti for a pre-training talk.

His tardy arrival was met with a mix of applause and playful jeers from his fellow players, accompanied by laughter. The lighthearted moment highlighted the team's camaraderie despite the high stakes of the upcoming match.

Following the amusing episode, Ancelotti conducted a more extensive team talk than usual during the Brazilian squad's final practice session before their Sunday clash. The session included 22 outfield players and three goalkeepers.

The only player absent from the practice was Lucas Paquetá, who is currently recovering from a left hamstring injury sustained during the round of 32 matches.