Word: brazile
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...humiliation of the holders, the South American champions and fancied Portugal certainly marks the end of certainties. Not since Brazil in 1966 has the reigning champion been eliminated in the first round. Not since 1962 has Argentina failed to progress to the knockout stage. And when was the last time three possible semifinalists went home this early? Try never. After last week, only a reckless fool would predict safe passage for the big names in future tournaments...
...worth remembering that the previous time that happened, '94 again, one of the two went on to win. Two Asian teams have progressed, a genuine and welcome novelty. But at week's end, the favorite to take home the Cup was the oldest member of the old order: Brazil. And England's demolishing on Saturday of Denmark reminded us that other traditional powers remain formidable contenders...
...Ultimate Samba Brazil beats Germany 2-0 to cap a World Cup 2002 filled with upsets, controversy and human drama...
...Some Teams Just Can't Win Although the pre-Cup form book predicted otherwise, Brazil and Germany - the usual suspects - turned up in the final...
...Brazil Carves Up Turkey Weblog: Germany vs. Brazil equals a clash of football cultures • Meet TIME's World Cup squad...