In a match that defied expectations, Brazil’s national football team—battered by a historic slump—pulled off a jaw-dropping win against England, thanks to a 17-year-old rising star . The victory comes amid one of Brazil’s toughest periods: three straight World Cup qualifying losses and a year-ending defeat tally not seen since 1963. Critics had even begun questioning if the Seleção would make it to the 2026 tournament .
Enter Dorival Junior, Brazil’s new coach tasked with reviving the team’s legendary reputation. After high-profile rejections from bigger-name tacticians, Junior—a journeyman with 23 stints at 20 clubs—stepped in. He’s upfront about the challenge: 'England’s attack is world-class. We’re rebuilding.' But last night, his faith in youth paid off as the teenage sensation delivered a masterclass, leaving fans wondering: Is Brazil’s comeback era here?
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Teen Prodigy Stuns England as Brazil Rises from Crisis
. The victory comes amid one of Brazil’s toughest periods: three straight World Cup qualifying losses and a year-ending defeat tally not seen since 1963. Critics had even begun questioning if the Seleção would make it to the 2026 tournament 
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