In a stunning and unexpected development, Brazil has been eliminated from the World Cup after losing in the quarter-finals for the fourth time in the last five tournaments.
The pre-tournament favorites lost in a penalty shootout to Croatia after playing out a 1-1 draw in 120 minutes. Croatia, who beat Japan on penalties in the round of 16, have now tied Germany’s record of four victories in four World Cup shootouts.
But that was not the only record made on an eventual evening at Education City Stadium. Neymar had produced a moment of World Cup magic in the 106th minute to join Pele on 77 goals as Brazil’s all-time leading scorer. But Livakovic would have the last laugh.
Livakovic, having saved three Japanese penalties earlier in the week, blocked Rodrygo from 12 yards.
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