Can Brazil finally break the European curse at World Cup 2026?

Ever since their 2002 victory, the Seleção's World Cup dreams have repeatedly crashed against European walls as they aim to win a record extending sixth title.

2006 World Cup where they were the defending champions, Brazil crushed at the quarter final stage after losing 1-0 to France.

The European nation went on to finish second to Italy in the tournament held in Germany.

In 2010, the World Cup was held on African soil for the first time when South Africa hosted it.

The Netherlands, stopped Brazil at the quarter final stage after coming from behind to win 2-1 in that contest.

Brazil hosted the tournament in 2014, hoping to win the trophy on home soil for the first time.

However in a disappointing semi final game, the Selecao were humiliated by Germany 7-1 in a one-sided contest.

Germany, went on to win their fourth title at the home of the record holders of the competition.

In 2018 when the World Cup was hosted by Russia, Belgium were the stumbling block to Brazil's progress, knocking them out at the quarter final stage.

Brazil fell at the same stage in 2022 in Qatar when Croatia knocked them out on penalties.

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We wait to see how Carlo Ancelotti, a European coach, can craft a system that can see Brazil overcome this European hoodoo and lead Brazil to a record extending sixth World Cup in North America.