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Brazil in an unusual spot after a draw to open World Cup

SOCHI, Russia >> This is unfamiliar territory for five-time World Cup champion Brazil.The last time it didn't win its first game in a World Cup, Pele had just retired from soccer. The "Selecao" had won every one of its opening matches since 1978, a year after "The King's" farewell.Brazil drew Sweden 1-1 back then, the same score of its match against Switzerland in Rostov-on-Don on Sunday, when all the hype surrounding Neymar and his teammates turned into disappointment and concern.

 

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