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Argentina star Leandro Paredes explains why he isn’t surprised about Brazil getting eliminated from 2026 FIFA World Cup in round of 16

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Argentina star Leandro Paredes has admitted that they were not surprised by Norway knocking out Brazil in the FIFA World Cup. He said that no side is easy to face at the tournament and they are aware of the threat from Egypt.

Speaking to the media, Paredes said that all sides playing a tthe FIFA World Cup have been competitive this summer. He believes anyone can win in the knockout stages and that there are no favourites in any game.

“We weren’t surprised that Brazil got eliminated yesterday, because we know that every national team is competetive and in this World Cup anyone can beat anyone. The lesson is that there will not be any easy game, as will happen with Egypt. After our late goal against Cape Verde, what did the coach tell us? Scaloni did not say ‘they don’t play any more’, but to give their best and keep trying, pressing. That we leave everything until the end.”

Paredes was quizzed about his role in the Argentina

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“If I see myself as a starter? I always see myself on the pitch. The coach makes the decisions and decides by eleven. We must give everything and be willing. We want to give our best version, always. You can’t always do it, you suffered and you could win.” (via beIN Sports)

“The fatigue we have is normal, the grass had an influence. We are in good shape footballing and mentally. There is no easy game, like against Cape Verde. Winning was the most important thing and we were able to do it.”

Argentina needed extra time to beat debutants Cape Verde in the Round of 32 last week. They had eased into the knockout stage, beating Algeria, Austria and Jordan in the group matches.

Brazil eliminated from the FIFA World Cup by Norway

Brazil had a tough start with a 1-1 draw against Morocco, but finished top of their group. They defeated Scotland and Haiti in their final group games, and set up a clash with Japan in the Round of 32.

The Asian side took the lead in the first half, the Selecao looked set for an early exit. However, Casemiro got them level before the hour mark, and Gabriel Martinelli scored the winner in injury time to seal a 2-1 win.

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However, things did not go their way in the Round of 16 ans Erling Haaland scored two late goals, before Neymar pulled one back deep into injury time.