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The Brazilian national team suffered a defeat in the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup to Croatia. The trend that repeats since 1986 shows that teams that eliminate Brazil cannot win a knockout match in the next World Cup.
What happened?
Croatia was eliminated by Portugal in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, with a 2-1 defeat and an annulled equalizer goal. This maintained the trend that has been going on since 1986.
Why it matters for Brazil
The Brazilian national team is trying to break a 24-year drought without winning the World Cup. The next obstacle is Norway, Sunday at 5 pm in New Jersey, in the round of 16.
The history of the curse
| Team | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| France | 1986 | Out of the 1990 World Cup |
| Argentina | 1990 | Fell in the round of 16 to Romania in 1994 |
| France | 1998 | Fell in the group stage in 2002 |
| France | 2006 | Fell in the group stage in 2010 |
| Germany | 2014 | Fell in the group stage of 2018 |
| Belgium | 2018 | Fell in the group stage of 2022 |
| Croatia | 2022 | Fell in the round of 16 in 2026 |
Brazil's last match was a 1-1 draw against Tunisia on November 18, 2025. The team's recent form is 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last 4 games.
