“Samba dancing out of the competition” – Twitter reacts as Brazil crumble against Croatia on penalties at 2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals
Brazil are eliminated from the 2022 World Cup after losing in penalty shootout to Croatia, the runners-up from the previous tournament. The Selecao travelled to Qatar as one of the tournament favourites in search of their first triumph since 2002 and a record-breaking sixth overall.
Halfway through extra time, Neymar broke the deadlock against Croatia. However, Croatia went on to equalize the tie and win 4-2 on penalties when Rodrygo and Marquinhos missed their spot kicks. In the shootout, Neymar didn’t even attempt a shoot. By the time 2026 rolls around, Brazil’s World Cup drought will have lasted at least 24 years, matching the span between its victories in 1970 and 1994.
Twitter in total meltdown as everyone was early awaiting a Brazil vs Argentina semi-final which is now totally a distant memory. Opposition fans were quick to celebrate Brazil’s loss with their own dance moves as the Selecao are now been eliminated from quarter-final stage in three out of four successive tournaments.
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