Brazil’s penalty-taking choices have come under scrutiny after Bruno Guimaraes is credited with taking a spot-kick against Norway instead of Vinicius Junior. Multiple reports describe how Vinicius, despite being Brazil’s leading star, is not the designated penalty taker. According to the coverage, head coach Carlo Ancelotti has given responsibility for penalties to Guimaraes, the Newcastle midfielder. One account notes that Vinicius had the ball at the penalty spot before the kick, but the decision remained with Guimaraes, aligning with Ancelotti’s plan. Another source links the discussion directly to Guimaraes’ miss against Norway, highlighting why some observers questioned why Vinicius was not used from the spot. Across outlets, the core point remains consistent: the selection is a coach-driven arrangement, not based solely on individual stature or recent form. While Guimaraes’ miss raised doubts for some fans, all reports attribute the penalty decision to Ancelotti’s trust in Guimaraes rather than any automatic preference for Vinicius Junior.