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Vinicius Junior Downplays Brazil’s Favorite Tag After 2-1 Loss to France

The Real Madrid forward tempers expectations to ease pressure on a squad still settling its form.

Overview

  • Brazil, which lost 2-1 to France on Thursday in Boston, conceded to Kylian Mbappé and Hugo Ekitike as Bremer pulled one back for the Seleção.
  • Vinicius Junior said Brazil is not the favorite based on recent results, adding that the team’s focus is doing everything to put the country back on top.
  • Teen forward Endrick pushed the opposite view, saying Brazil should be seen as a favorite and that the real surprise would be failing to reach the late rounds.
  • The team remains in the United States for another tune-up, with an upcoming friendly in Orlando against Croatia as preparations continue.
  • Brazil carries five World Cup titles but none since 2002, and Carlo Ancelotti now leads the side after an uneven qualifying run that raised calls to lower the hype.