The Brazil Under-20 National Team, led by Ramon Menezes, suffered a humiliating defeat at the World Cup for the category held in Chile.
With a record number of appearances and five titles, Brazil was eliminated in the group stage for the first time in history.
They needed to beat Spain this Saturday (4th), in Santiago. But they lost 1-0 and finished at the bottom of Group C with just one point.
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Only Australia, New Caledonia, and Saudi Arabia collected fewer points than Brazil. The trio has zero points but will still play their third match.
Already qualified before the round began, Morocco (six points) was defeated by Mexico, who finished second with five points.
Spain reached four points and now awaits the outcome of the remaining groups, as only the four best third-placed teams also qualify.
This is the second embarrassment in less than two years, as Brazil missed out on last year's Paris Olympic Games after failing in the Pre-Olympic tournament.
They had won gold in Rio (2016) and Tokyo (2020).
This early exit will extend Brazil's title drought at the World Cup. The last trophy came in 2011, with Coutinho and Oscar.
They missed three editions (2013, 2017, and 2019), were runners-up in 2015, and were knocked out in the quarterfinals in 2023.
Rival goalkeeper the villain and more
Brazil started well, putting Spain under pressure in the opening minutes.
But they couldn't be effective. They even scored, but Luighi was offside.
Spain, on the other hand, saw Otávio save a shot from Pitarch.
The second half began, and Spain scored in the very first minute.
Iker Bravo received the ball from Pablo García, got past Iago and Otávio, and celebrated.
The changes made by Ramon had an effect. Brazil started to attack more.
Rhuan Gabriel saw Fran González deny him two goals and later hit the post.
The Real Madrid goalkeeper also frustrated Luighi.
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Brazil even challenged for a penalty on Luighi in stoppage time.
But there was a foul in favor of Spain at the start of the play.
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