A simulation projected how the tournament would be without European teams, bringing good news for Brazil
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