Brazil"s Dorival Junior predicts World Cup success after Copa America exit
- Brazil was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Copa America this summer.
- Manager Dorival Junior confidently predicts that Brazil will reach the final of the 2026 World Cup despite a mixed record in qualifiers.
- His bold prediction has drawn comparisons to Jurgen Klopp's similar statement after Liverpool's Champions League loss.
Brazil's national football team faced an early exit from the Copa America, being eliminated in the quarter-finals. Despite this setback, manager Dorival Junior expressed unwavering confidence in his team's potential for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, boldly predicting they will reach the final. His assertion comes after a mixed performance in the World Cup qualifiers, where Brazil recorded three wins, three losses, and one draw. Dorival's optimism mirrors a similar prediction made by Jurgen Klopp following Liverpool's defeat in the 2022 Champions League final, which ultimately did not materialize. The manager emphasized the importance of players performing consistently at their best, particularly highlighting Vinicius and Rodrygo's roles in the team. As Brazil prepares for the World Cup in New Jersey, the focus will be on maintaining player form and building a cohesive unit capable of competing at the highest level.