Overview
- Brazil were eliminated 2-1 in the Round of 16 after Endrick missed a one-on-one chance created by an outside-of-the-boot pass from Vinicius Jr when the game was still level on Tuesday.
- Endrick posted a heartfelt Instagram message thanking supporters and vowed to work over the next four years to return stronger for the 2030 World Cup.
- The 19-year-old finished the tournament without a goal and without a single start, increasing scrutiny of his readiness on football’s biggest stage.
- He returns to Real Madrid for pre-season with Jose Mourinho yet to define his role and with academy striker Gonzalo Garcia posing direct competition for first-team minutes.
- Brazil will regroup at home and play two friendlies against Australia in September, while Endrick’s productive loan at Lyon and reported long-term Real contract frame the stakes for his club future.