Brazil's Disappointing Exit: A Cautionary Tale of Overreliance on Stars The scenes at MetLife Stadium on Sunday were a stark reminder that even the most storied teams can fall victim to the weight of expectation.
Brazil, a nation accustomed to dominating high stakes tournaments, suffered its earliest World Cup exit since 1990 in a 2 1 defeat against Norway.
The Brazilian faithful left early in droves as the match wore on, their usually electric atmosphere reduced to despairing murmurs.