According to Cafu, a two-time FIFA World Cup champion with Brazil, the main reason for Brazil's loss to Norway and failure to reach the quarterfinals was a lack of understanding of the game.

Cafu discussed the 1-2 defeat in an interview with ESPN after attending an event to unveil the final match ball. He stated: "Nobody wants to be eliminated so early. Brazil is sad, the country is sad. I told everyone in my speech: in 1994 we won, in 1998 we lost, in 2002 we had the strength to win, and in 2006 we lost again. This is a generational cycle; some make history, some don't."

"But seeing Brazil eliminated in this way is sad for everyone. This is football. The great Parreira said that football is not an exact science. We faced a well-positioned Norway team that carried out their intentions from beginning to end, and we lacked that understanding, so we were eliminated."

Despite being eliminated in the Round of 16, Cafu remains optimistic about the future, especially regarding the team's young players. He urged the public not to "crucify" them and said he hoped fans would support their quest for a sixth title at the 2030 FIFA World Cup. "Without a doubt, I hope you believe in these kids. Don't crucify them now, don't put your finger on the wound. 'If' would intervene, but 'if' doesn't exist. These kids came to the FIFA World Cup to win, not to lose or play around. Now it's time to buckle down and work. One cycle ends, another begins. Next, we need to start a new cycle for 2030, and if God is willing, Brazil can become six-time champions."

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