World Cup 2026: Neymar-Nyland penalty exchange revealed - 'Not with me...'
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals, eliminating the Selecao.
- Neymar scored Brazil's lone goal from a penalty kick in stoppage time.
- Lip-reading experts revealed a verbal exchange between Neymar and Norwegian goalkeeper Nyland before the penalty.
Norway secured a 2-1 victory over Brazil, advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals and ending Brazil's tournament run. The sole goal for the Brazilian team came in stoppage time when Neymar successfully converted a penalty kick.
I will stop you.
Norwegian goalkeeper Nyland was a standout performer in the match. Shortly before Neymar's penalty, lip-reading experts analyzed an intense verbal exchange between the two players. Reports suggest Nyland taunted Neymar, saying, "I will stop you." Neymar responded, "Are you sure? Where do you want me to take it?" Nyland then provocatively suggested, "Try the post."
Are you sure? Where do you want me to take it?
Following his successful penalty, Neymar approached the Norwegian goalkeeper. He was heard saying, "Not with me, not with me, you idiot!" referring to Nyland's mind games. The exchange added a layer of personal tension to the dramatic late-stage goal.
Try the post.
The match's outcome means Brazil is eliminated from the World Cup, while Norway progresses to the next stage.
Not with me, not with me, you idiot!
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.