Buda Mendes / Getty Images Brazil was held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland on Sunday in their first 2018 World Cup match. The match was full of fouls — 30 in total — 10 of which were directed at Brazil's superstar striker Neymar Jr. Neymar's 10 fouls make him the most fouled World Cup player in 20 years. World Cup favorites Brazil took on underdogs Switzerland on Sunday. It was all going Brazil's way in the first half as Philippe Coutinho's sparkling, long-range effort gave the South American's the lead at 20 minutes.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: NFL cheerleaders reveal the best and worst parts of their jobSee Also:These photos show how the World Cup is being used to whitewash everything terrible about RussiaNigeria soccer fans are banned from taking their lucky chickens into World Cup matchesDiego Maradona launched a harsh attack on the US-Mexico-Canada 2026 World Cup that's full of national stereotypesSEE ALSO: The one player you need to know from every country competing in the 2018 FIFA World Cup
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