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Brazil Eliminates Mexico 8-3 to Reach Kings World Cup Nations Final

A reverse-penalty card on a missed spot kick proved pivotal in a semifinal shaped by the format’s tactical twists.

Overview

  • Brazil will face Chile for the title after defeating Mexico 8-3 in São Paulo’s Trident Arena.
  • Mexico’s missed penalty was flipped into a goal for Brazil by the reverse penalty card, sending the hosts into halftime up 3-0.
  • During escalated phases, Mexico narrowed the gap and converted a penalti presidente through El Escorpión Dorado, but Brazil preserved a clear advantage.
  • The match concluded under matchball rules when Brazil scored in the 5v5 phase, which ends the game immediately.
  • The defeat ends Mexico’s prolific run that featured wins of 18-2 over India, 14-2 over Indonesia, and 8-4 over France, while Brazil arrived off a 15-5 quarterfinal rout of Italy.