What happened?

Brazil would have a sequence of victories until the final

Why is this important for Brazil?

The simulation considers a possible boycott of the 55 European federations and shows how the draw would change without the presence of European teams

What comes next?

Argentina would also advance without losses, eliminating Costa do Marfim, Mexico, Morocco, and Uruguay

Nigeria appears as the biggest surprise

Absence of Europeans opens space for newcomers

Recent form (last 5): 4W-0D-1L (LWWWW, most recent first)

League standing: 1st in World Cup, 7 pts, 2W-1D-0L from 3 games

Goals this season: 7 scored, 1 conceded (+6 goal difference)

Last result: Brazil 1-2 Norway (2026-07-05)

Next fixture: vs Australia (away, 2026-09-25)

Currently sidelined: Neymar, Raphinha, Lucas Paquetá