Something similar happened in American football yesterday. The Baltimore Ravens scored 40 seconds into the game, led the whole game, but then the Cleveland Browns kicked a game winning field goal as time expired to win it 33-31. So the Ravens were winning for 59:20 out of 60 minutes and lost, I believe I saw that was an NFL record.
Yeah, obviously they are talented players, but they have to be one of the worst generations in terms of tournament success in Brazilian history.
A lot of times teams will stick with an established, but aging team one cycle too many, but usually that’s when they’ve been exceptionally successful, like Spain in 2014.
Brazil should definitely be looking to develop a new young core so that they’re ready to go for Copa next year, which will prepare them for 2026.
A downside to adding a third game on Thanksgiving and a game on black friday is that this early Sunday slate sucks balls.