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Brazil Out of U-20 World Cup After 1–0 Loss to Spain

The defeat leaves the five-time winners last in Group C on one point, marking their first group-stage exit.

Overview

  • Iker Bravo scored early in the second half to seal Spain’s 1–0 victory in Santiago.
  • Brazil ended the group with one point after a 2–2 draw with Mexico and a 2–1 loss to Morocco before falling to Spain.
  • Spain finished third in Group C with four points and now await other results to see if they advance as a best third-place team.
  • Brazil entered the match needing a win to keep realistic hopes of progressing, with a draw potentially eliminating both teams.
  • Coverage noted Brazil lacked headline talents such as Estêvão and Endrick, with Pedrinho only cleared by Zenit for a later phase.