Brazil Eliminated at Last 16, Extending Six-World-Cup Trophy Drought

Brazil have been knocked out of the World Cup at the last-16 stage, their earliest exit since 1990. It extends a run of six consecutive World Cups without a title — their longest such drought. Brazil were trailing 1-0 when supporters began leaving the stadium. Brazil's last-16 exit is their earliest World Cup elimination in 36 years, deepening questions about whether the five-time champions can remain a genuine contender rather than a fading footballing brand.