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So, the 2018 World Cup was nuts, right? I was super hyped for Brazil that year. I really thought they were gonna take it all the way. I mean, they’re Brazil! They always bring the heat.
I remember I cleared my schedule for every Brazil match. I even bought a new jersey just for the occasion. I started getting my friends together to watch the games. We’d order a ton of food, you know, the whole nine yards. Pizza, wings, the works. Good times.
The Group Stage
They kicked off the tournament okay, I guess. Not exactly how I imagined, though. That first game against Switzerland ended in a tie. I was like, “What’s going on, guys?” But then they picked up steam, beating Costa Rica and Serbia. Alright, I thought, they’re finding their groove. They moved through to the next round and I felt more confident.
- Brazil 1 – 1 Switzerland
- Brazil 2 – 0 Costa Rica
- Serbia 0 – 2 Brazil
The Knockout Rounds
In the Round of 16, they faced Mexico. That was a solid game. They won 2-0. Neymar was doing his thing, and I was feeling pretty good. I started thinking, “This could really be their year.” I mean, they looked strong, they were playing well together. I even called my buddy who’s a huge Argentina fan, just to give him a little jab. You know how it is.
Then came the quarter-finals against Belgium. Man, that game. I still get a little bummed thinking about it. We were all hyped, the energy was electric. But Belgium came out strong. They scored two goals, and it was just tough to watch. Brazil fought back, they got one in, but it wasn’t enough. I remember seeing a header into the goal, I think it was Mario Mandžukić. That was it. Game over.
I was so bummed. All that excitement, all that hope, just gone like that. I even remember spilling my drink when Belgium scored their second goal. What a mess. It felt like such a letdown, you know? I had really high hopes for that team.
But hey, that’s football, right? It’s unpredictable. That’s what makes it so exciting, and so heartbreaking sometimes. I spent the rest of the World Cup kind of in a daze, watching the other games, but my heart wasn’t really in it anymore.
I still followed Brazil’s stats after the game, though. I checked their scores, goals, shooting, passing, and all that. I guess it made me feel a little better to see how they were doing, even though they were out of the tournament. That’s how I am, I just can’t help it. Even when I’m disappointed, I have to know.
Anyway, that was my experience with the 2018 Brazil World Cup. A real rollercoaster. I’m already getting pumped for the next one. Hopefully, Brazil will bring it home next time!
