As the teams head into the quarterfinals, the stumbling heavywights have left the door open to Colombia, Belgium and even Costa Rica.
Central and South American teams are challenging the powerhouses of Europe.
The Red devils represent an ideal modern nation but ultimately merely mask the country’s division.
Five ambitious teams are in Brazil with the goal of becoming the continent’s first World Cup semifinalists.
The stadiums are said to bring progress to their area, but opponents say this is a lie. "Football stadiums don’t bring prosperity."