Brazil's Group I balancing act: Croatia first, Cameroon second
Carlo Ancelotti's first World Cup with the Seleção opens against a Croatia side hungry for one more deep run.
Villageside Press · · 5 min read
Brazil's path through Group I begins against Croatia — a team that has reached at least the quarterfinal in the last two World Cups. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has emphasized possession control over the rapid transitions Brazil typically favors. Expect Vinicius Jr. shifted to a free role, with Rodrygo and Endrick rotating up top. Croatia's Modrić is now 41 but remains the metronome; this match will be a midfield battle.
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