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The Brazilian men’s under-20 soccer team was eliminated from the World Cup of the category in 2025, ending its participation in an unprecedented way in the group stage. The 1-0 defeat to Spain on Saturday (4) in Santiago, Chile, sealed the elimination of the team led by Ramon Menezes.
Spanish victory keeps Europeans in the fight for a place in the round of 16 | Photo: Reproduction
Brazil ended its campaign in Group C in fourth and final position, behind Spain, Mexico and Morocco. The premiere had already shown difficulties: 2-2 draw against Mexico and a 2-1 loss to Morocco. The Spanish victory keeps Europeans in the fight for a place in the round of 16, depending on other results as one of the four best third places.
In the decisive confrontation, Brazil began pressing and even had an annulled goal of Luighi 10 minutes into the first half, by impediment. Spain responded and created chances with Pablo García, but the early stage ended without goals. The score was opened early in the second stage: at 1 minute, Bravo passed through Iago and goalkeeper Otávio before swinging the nets.
Brazil had chances of reaction. Rhuan Gabriel hit two submissions that were defended by Spanish goalkeeper Fran González, and Luighi was still blocked in face to face. Already in additions, the team tried to review a penalty, which was not granted due to the previous absence in the bid.
With five titles, the under-20 team is the second largest winner in the history of the competition, behind only Argentina, which has six achievements. In the previous edition, in 2023, Brazil fell in the quarterfinals. At the same time, the under-23 team, also under Ramon Menezes, did not qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The coach highlighted the difficulties faced: “Little time to work, to train. We introduced ourselves on the 22nd to play on the 28th. Athletes had very low draft for their clubs. Everyone will try to keep doing their best.” Menezes also recalled that many players were not released by their clubs for the competition, which impacted the preparation of the team.
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