The elimination of the Brazilian team from the World Cup in Qatar, with a 4-2 defeat on penalties after a 1-1 draw with Croatia, was received with surprise in the international press.
For the Uruguayan El País, the Croatians gave “a jolt” in the World Cup. The Croatian 24 hours gloated: “You dance, and we sing”.
Check out the headlines from around the world below:
Sportske Novosti (CRO)
“The biggest sensation of the World Cup: Croatia knocked out Brazil; hero Livi [goleiro Livakovic] destroyed the dreams of a superpower!”
24 Hours (CRO)
“You dance, and we sing!!! Croatia in the semifinals”
Diário Olé (ARG)
“Brazil out of World Cup: Croatia won on penalties”
Clarin (ARG)
“Brazil failed on penalties, and Croatia is the first semi-finalist of the Cup”
El País (URU)
“Croatia gave Qatar another shake and eliminated Canarinho”
Brand (ESP)
“Brazil cries, and the World Cup leaps into the air: the super favorite goes home”
Sport World (ESP)
“Croatia goes to the semi-finals!”
Gazzetta dello Sport (ITA)
“Brazil loses on penalties”
Corriere della Sera (ITA)
“Croatia sends Brazil home: win on penalties and go to the semifinals”
The Telegraph (ING)
“Missed penalties take Brazil out of the World Cup”
The Independent (ING)
“Croatia knocks out Brazil in the Cup after penalty kicks”
L’Equipe (FRA)
“Croatia defeats Brazil”
Le Monde (FRA)
“Brazilians eliminated on penalties after Marquinhos miss!”
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