The Brazilian national team of 1958, featuring Pelé, was the first to start two players under 20 in a knockout match. Spain has now matched this feat, with Cubarsí and Lamine Yamal, in a match against Austria.

What happened?

Spain started the match with two players under 20, matching the feat of Brazil's 1958 team. Pelé, then 17, and Mazola, 19, played together from the match against Wales.

Why does this matter for Brazil?

The Brazilian national team is currently on a 2W-1D-1L run in their last 4 games, with the last result being a 1-1 draw against Tunisia on November 18, 2025. | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | November 18, 2025 | 1-1 against Tunisia |

What comes next?

The Brazilian national team continues its journey in the World Cup, while Spain seeks to maintain its performance. Moving forward, the Brazilian national team needs to maintain its focus and continue to work as a team to achieve success.

Current data

CategoryValue
Last result1-1 against Tunisia
Recent form2W-1D-1L