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WORLD CUP 2022

Brazil’s route to the 2022 World Cup final

Despite a 1-0 loss to Cameroon in their final Group G game, the Seleção are still highly fancied to go all the way in Qatar.

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group G - Brazil v Switzerland - Stadium 974, Doha, Qatar - November 28, 2022 Brazil's Casemiro celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Peter Cziborra
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Brazil are looking to win a record-extending sixth World Cup at the tournament in Qatar and despite losing their final Group G game to Cameroon are still highly tipped to go all the way.

Tite speaks to his players during the Qatar 2022 World Cup
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Tite speaks to his players during the Qatar 2022 World Cup ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULATGetty

Group G qualification

In their first two Group G games, Brazil beat Serbia 2-0 and defeated Switzerland 1-0 to mathematically secure a place in the next stage of the tournament with one game to spare.

Tite’s men edged out Switzerland to claim top spot in Group G by virtue of goal difference, despite being beaten 1-0 by Cameroon in their final group game.

Who will Brazil play in the Round of 16 tie?

Brazil’s Round of 16 tie will pit them against South Korea, the runners-up in Group H.

Who could Brazil face in the quarter-final?

If Brazil beat South Korea, they could face Group E winners Japan or 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia, who finished as runners-up in Group F.

Who could await Brazil in the semi-final?

If Brazil make it to the semi-finals, they could potentially face South American rivals Argentina (Group C winners) or the Netherlands (Group A winners).

Who could Brazil face in the 2022 World Cup final?

If Brazil go all the way to the final, they could potentially find themselves taking on 2018 champions France (Group D winners) or 2016 Euro winners Portugal (Group H winners).