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Tiny Triassic Jaw Reframes Early Lizards' Family Tree
paleontology4 hours ago

Tiny Triassic Jaw Reframes Early Lizards' Family Tree

A micro-sized Late Triassic jaw fossil of Cargninia enigmatica from southern Brazil preserves 12 teeth (likely up to 18) and, via micro-CT, reveals trigeminal nerve patterns resembling living lepidosaurs. Large phylogenetic analyses consistently place Cargninia as a non-lepidosaur lepidosauromorph, suggesting it predates true lepidosaurs and helps illuminate the early evolution of lizards and their relatives; the find dates to about 225 million years ago and was described online July 4, 2026 in The Anatomical Record.

Haaland’s late double knocks Brazil out as Guimarães penalty miss proves costly
sports4 days ago

Haaland’s late double knocks Brazil out as Guimarães penalty miss proves costly

Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup, with Erling Haaland scoring a late double after Bruno Guimarães missed an early penalty; Endrick had a disappointing cameo while Neymar's stoppage-time goal was too late to save Brazil, who were eliminated as Norway reached the quarter-finals for the first time. The piece also features GOAL's player ratings for Brazil.

Brazil’s World Cup dream ends early as Norway knocks them out in New Jersey
sports4 days ago

Brazil’s World Cup dream ends early as Norway knocks them out in New Jersey

Brazil were eliminated 2-1 by Norway in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 at MetLife Stadium, marking their earliest knockout exit since 1990. Neymar scored Brazil’s lone goal, Endrick showed promise after being introduced late, and Norway’s Erling Haaland struck twice to seal the win. Coach Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged midfield weaknesses and signaled the need for a youth-driven rebuild for the future.

Haaland's Brace Sends Norway Past Brazil, Spotlighting Vinícius Júnior's Wasted Prime
world5 days ago

Haaland's Brace Sends Norway Past Brazil, Spotlighting Vinícius Júnior's Wasted Prime

Erling Haaland scored twice to send Norway to the quarterfinals over Brazil at the 2026 World Cup, while Vinícius Júnior again carried Brazil but was let down by a weak supporting cast and inconsistent tactics. The piece argues Vinícius is often scapegoated, but the real issue is Brazil's systemic shortcomings—lacking solid fullbacks, midfield, and attacking cohesion—contrasted with Haaland thriving in a well-built Norway setup.

sports5 days ago

Haaland's Brace Sends Norway to Historic World Cup Quarterfinals Over Brazil

Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 to reach its first-ever World Cup quarterfinals, dominating possession and tempo as Erling Haaland scored twice; Brazil’s performance showed a lack of identity and finish—missed penalty and a sitter—ending their long QF streak, while Norway’s high-press, Ødegaard-led midfield anchored the win and cemented the dark-horse narrative.

Haaland’s late double sends Norway to their first World Cup quarter-finals
sports5 days ago

Haaland’s late double sends Norway to their first World Cup quarter-finals

Erling Haaland’s stoppage-time double sealed a 2-1 win over Brazil, sending Norway to their first-ever World Cup quarter-finals; Solbakken hailed the night as Norway’s greatest, while celebrations rolled through Oslo. Brazil’s Neymar scored a late penalty but Ancelotti said the team must rebuild and integrate a new generation after the defeat.

World Cup Round of 16 Highlights: Brazil-Norway and England-Mexico Ready to Duel
sports5 days ago

World Cup Round of 16 Highlights: Brazil-Norway and England-Mexico Ready to Duel

Today’s World Cup Round of 16 features Brazil vs. Norway in East Rutherford and England vs. Mexico in Mexico City, following Brazil’s 2-1 comeback win over Ivory Coast and Norway’s Round of 32 win, while England pursue more knockout success after Kane’s late goals and Mexico arrive off a group-stage run capped by a Round of 32 victory. Kickoffs are 4:00 PM ET (Brazil-Norway) and 8:00 PM ET (England-Mexico); broadcasts include FOX, Telemundo, Peacock, UNIVERSO, FOX One, and Fubo. This thread invites fans to discuss, debate, and enjoy the live-action with a focus on respectful discourse.)、?

sports5 days ago

Neymar Ends Brazil International Career After World Cup Exit

Neymar announced his international retirement after Brazil's 2-1 loss to Norway in the World Cup Round of 16, finishing as Brazil’s all-time top scorer with 80 goals in 129 caps. The 34-year-old appeared in four World Cups and two Olympics (gold in 2016, silver in 2012). He scored his only 2026 World Cup goal via a stoppage-time penalty against Norway, with tributes from Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović praising his impact, while Norway advanced to face the Mexico–England winner in the quarterfinals.