It’s been a rough week for Brazil. Not only did they lose their best player after Neymar broke his back against Columbia, but Tuesday they suffered their worst defeat in history, losing to Germany 7-1.
That’s right 7-1. In soccer. That loss is equivalent to this.
Fun-filled facts about the loss:
Germany scored five goals in 29 minutes, the fastest any team has ever done so in the World Cup.
Brazil had not conceded five goals in an entire World Cup since 1998.
Germany was the first team to score five goals in a World Cup 1st half since Poland in 1974.
Brazil had never trailed by 4 goals in any World Cup match before today. (102 previous matches)
Brazil is the first host nation to lose a World Cup game by more than three goals.
Let’s just say it was pure agony for Brazilians; Tuesday, July 8 was a day that will live in infamy for the nation.
Josh Helmuth is the editor of CraveOnline Sports.
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Brazil World Cup Loss Fan Pics
Brazil World Cup Loss Fan Pics #1
PORT CHESTER, NY - JULY 08: Brazil soccer fans watch as their team falls behind Germany during the semifinal World Cup game on July 8, 2014 in Port Chester, United States. Fans, mostly in favor of Brazil, gathered at the Copacabana Restaurant in Westchester County to watch on outdoor TV screens. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
Brazil World Cup Loss Fan Pics #2
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 08: Brazil fans are devastated while watching the first half on Copacabana Beach during the 2014 FIFA World Cup semi-final match between Brazil and Germany on July 8, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The winner advances to the final at the famed Maracana stadium. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Brazil World Cup Loss Fan Pics #3
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JULY 08: A dejected Brazil fan looks on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Semi Final match between Brazil and Germany at Estadio Mineirao on July 8, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
Brazil World Cup Loss Fan Pics #4
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JULY 8: Fans of Brazil the game between Brazil vs Germany, valid in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup in the streets of Bela Vista neighborhood, on July 8, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Bela Vista, or Bexiga, is known for its theater district and the Vai Vai Samba school. (Photo by Victor Moriyama/Getty Images)
Brazil World Cup Loss Fan Pics #5
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 08: Brazil fans are devastated while watching the first half on Copacabana Beach during the 2014 FIFA World Cup semi-final match between Brazil and Germany on July 8, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The winner advances to the final at the famed Maracana stadium. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Brazil World Cup Loss Fan Pics #6
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JULY 08: Emotional Brazil fans react after being defeated by Germany 7-1 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Semi Final match between Brazil and Germany at Estadio Mineirao on July 8, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Brazil World Cup Loss Fan Pics #7
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JULY 08: A Brazil fan looks dejected following the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Semi Final match between Brazil and Germany at Estadio Mineirao on July 08, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Chris Brunskill Ltd/Getty Images)
Brazil World Cup Loss Fan Pics #8
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JULY 08: A Brazil fan wearing a Neymar mask looks on after a 7-1 defeat to Germany during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Semi Final match between Brazil and Germany at Estadio Mineirao on July 8, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Brazil World Cup Loss Fan Pics #9
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JULY 08: Fans react during the the World Cup semi-final match between Germany against Brazil at FIFA Fan Fest on July 8, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Amin Mohammad Jamali/Getty Images)
Brazil World Cup Loss Fan Pics #10
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JULY 08: Fans react during the the World Cup semi-final match between Germany against Brazil at FIFA Fan Fest on July 8, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Amin Mohammad Jamali/Getty Images)
Brazil World Cup Loss Fan Pics #11
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JULY 8: A Brazilian fan looks dejected after the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Semi Final match between Brazil and Germany at Estadio Mineirao on July 8, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
Brazil World Cup Loss Fan Pics #12
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JULY 8: A Brazilian fan looks dejected after the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Semi Final match between Brazil and Germany at Estadio Mineirao on July 8, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
Brazil World Cup Loss Fan Pics #13
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JULY 8: A Brazilian fan looks dejected after the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Semi Final match between Brazil and Germany at Estadio Mineirao on July 8, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
Brazil World Cup Loss Fan Pics #14
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 08: A Brazil fan is embraced by a woman in a bar on Copacabana Beach following the 2014 FIFA World Cup semi-final match between Brazil and Germany on July 8, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazil lost while Germany advances to the final at the famed Maracana stadium. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)