By Walter Sindara
Brazil have been knocked out of the 2022 World Cup after losing a quarter-final shootout against 2018 runners-up, Croatia.
Brazil in search of a record sixth win, arrived in Qatar as one of the tournament favourites with their win in stages over Serbia and Switzerland, before a shock defeat to Cameroon.
However, they pulled it together in the last 16 against South Korea, winning 4-1, while they looked to be heading to the semi-finals for the first time since 2014 when Neymar broke the deadlock against Croatia halfway through the period of extra-time.
Croatia went on to equalise and won 4-2 on penalties after misses from Real Madrid youngster, Rodrygo and Marquinhos.
Brazil’s wait for a World Cup title will now be at least 24 years by the time 2026 comes around, matching the drought between their 1970 and 1994 triumphs.
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