8 July 2014, Mineirão, Belo Horizonte. In the semifinal of their home World Cup, Brazil lost 7–1 to Germany — five goals conceded in the first half alone. It's the heaviest defeat ever in a World Cup semifinal, and a scar Brazilian football won't forget: the "Mineirazo".
How the 7–1 happened
Brazil were without Neymar (injured) and captain Thiago Silva (suspended). Germany scored four goals in about six minutes and led 5–0 at half-time. Klose became the all-time top World Cup scorer that night; Oscar pulled one back at the death. Days later, Germany 2014 were world champions.
The Germany side that did it
It was no fluke: that German team is one of the strongest squads in Meia Dúzia (79 avg), with Neuer, Schweinsteiger, Müller, Kroos and Lahm. See the full side and you'll get why the rout was no accident.
The rematch
The past won't change, but in the game you can chase redemption: build Brazil 2002 (the title-winning side of Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho) or the 2026 squad (Vinicius Junior, Raphinha) and return the favour. Or flip it: take Germany and recreate the massacre.
In Meia Dúzia the target is half a dozen (6–0) — but let's be honest, 7–1 works too. Pick Brazil or Germany and simulate the World Cup, or take on the 2026 World Cup.