On June 9th, the quadrennial World Cup opened in Germany!

Although Brazil's leagues are in full swing at all levels, there is nothing more glamorous than the World Cup!

The subways, squares, and shopping malls in São Paulo state have the latest developments of the World Cup wherever there are screens. Even if it is not the host country, Brazil's strong football culture is still in this period, rendering this land!

After the morning exercise, Wu Qi couldn't wait to run to the activity room and watch the game with everyone. Due to the time difference, most of the matches are concentrated in the morning of São Paulo time. However, this is better than staying up late to watch the game, and it does not affect the training.

Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Kaka, Adriano, these names that are thunderous in world football, gathered in this star-studded Brazilian team. With the reigning champions on hold, there is no doubt that Brazil are the favourites to win the tournament.

Mario also appeared in the activity room, which was actually a good opportunity to educate, and he could explain the situation on the court.

After all, there are many stars in this Brazilian team, who are famous all over the world from Mario's discovery!

As the players from both sides entered, nearly 100,000 spectators in the stadium shouted in unison. Through the screen, Wu Qi can also feel the strong shock brought by the scene!

Suddenly, everyone fell silent.

The Brazilian national anthem was heard over the live speakers.

Everyone present, including Mario, put their right hand on their left chest and sang loudly!

The melodious and rhythmic national anthem of Brazil, under the shocking auditory effect, Wu Qi seems to be able to feel how this united country has moved forward in the face of difficult adversity until it has become today's Brazil.

Wu Qi does not sing the Brazilian national anthem, and he and a few friends from Argentina and Uruguay sit quietly in their seats.

However, it is not the same as Argentina and Uruguay.

Wu Qi thought of his motherland.

After more than 30 years of hard work, China has experienced a less successful World Cup journey. Since the last World Cup, the Chinese team has fallen into a trough again. Even in Asia, China does not dare to claim to be the Asian football powerhouse.

Everyone sang in unison, and the sound was louder and louder.

Wu Qi looked at everyone in front of him.

Compared with these friends from Argentina and Uruguay, their eyes are full of disapproval and disdain. Because they are convinced that their home country will beat Brazil on the field.

And Wu Qi seemed a little envious and looked inferior.

After the national anthem, there was a cheer at the scene!

Wu Qi cleaned up his mood and watched the game quietly.

Brazil's first match was against Croatia.

There are no weak brigades in Europe, which should not be underestimated.

"Wu, I said Brazil won by at least three goals, believe it or not." Sintani was still excited, and he had just finished singing the national anthem, wishing he could play.

"Hehe, that has to be." Wu Qi is also optimistic about Brazil, because Brazil's strength on paper is too strong.

However, the game didn't go as the duo thought.

Croatia, led by Nicok Kovac, the core of the midfield, played a pleasing combination and did not fall behind in the slightest. Both the fans in the stadium and the viewers in front of the TV were surprised by such a result.

Their defender, Tudor, was known as the "Gentle Giant". Excellent positional sense and calm personality are called insurmountable obstacles for the Brazilian team. Under his command, the coordination between the midfielders and the entire back line is very smooth. Brazil's only chance on goal was very reluctant.

"Croatia are doing a great job defending!" Mario said.

The scene was very noisy, and only Wu Qi and a few other people around heard it.

'They developed an effective combination tactic against Ronaldo, and the ball from midfield either couldn't be caught or was interfered with by two or three people. He was clearly unprepared and was doomed to do nothing today. ”

"With such a solid defensive line, Kaka's breakthrough will not work, and there will be no space to play speed."

"Fortunately, Ronaldo's performance is very good, and if Brazil wants to win, it will depend on him." Mario analyzed.

Wu Qi listened, but he didn't believe it.

In Wu Qi's eyes, Ronaldo is as terrible as his nickname "alien". Wu Qi has watched a lot of Ronaldo's videos, and he admires Ronaldo very much.

However, Mario doesn't seem to be wrong.

Thirty minutes passed and Ronaldo seemed to disappear from the pitch.

Instead, Xiao Luo made wonderful breakthroughs and passes again and again.

The first half ended with Brazil failing to score.

"Tell me how you feel, boys!" Mario smiled, not as serious as usual.

At first no one spoke, but after a while questions were asked.

"The Brazilian team is so strong, Croatia has never heard of it, it stands to reason that we should be swept away, why is it so difficult?"

"Anything else?" Mario smiled.

This is probably something that no one understands. Young people, thinking is indeed too simple, not enough experience.

"Do you remember what I said?" Mario asked everyone.

Wu Qi instantly understood what Mario meant, but he didn't speak, he felt a little embarrassed.

"There are so many players in the world who are better than you, it's important to think about how to beat them!" Mario emphasized this point again.

"Look at Croatia, I believe that after the statistics after the game, they will run more distances, make more tackles, and block more eye-catching than Brazil!"

When Mario said this, everyone seemed to be thoughtful. Indeed, Croatia were very aggressive in the first half, as if they were sparing no effort.

"It doesn't matter if your opponent is stronger than you, as long as your established strategy is reasonable and you stick to it, you may win!"

"Is Songsang here?" Mario looked around.

Songsang is the most active, sitting in the front row.

"You observe Tudor's position, and the command in the backfield. When to let the back waist retreat, when to grab it. Under what circumstances do you defend yourself? It is important to remember that the centre-back is the last line of defence for the team after the goalkeeper. You must remember to be in the right place at the right time. ”

Songsang touched his head, looking embarrassed.

"And this Kovacs, don't underestimate him. Look carefully and learn from him. After Mario finished speaking, he looked at Wu Qi.

Wu Qiyi nodded knowingly.

The second half began.

Croatia launched a tidal wave of attacks, and it was hard to believe that this was a game in which Brazil were being beaten.

However, Brazil's defense can be trusted.

Despite the team's setbacks in attack, the defense was passive. However, the play of the defense is still very good, and several successful destroys to ensure that the goal is not lost.

With the end of a wave of attacks, Croatia also temporarily stopped the fire and did not have the stamina to attack again.

The turning point came in stoppage time, when Cafu's short pass on the flank came a little late, and Kaka caught the ball with his right foot as he received it, and the ball bounced to his left foot.

The defenders of the defense were afraid of Kaka's breakthrough and kept a certain distance.

Kaka picked up his left foot, which he was not very good at, and fired a powerful shot from 24 meters from the goal!

The ball went straight into the corner of the net, and the Croatian goalkeeper made a desperate save.

There was silence for a moment, and then thunderous cheers. Everyone celebrated wildly, spilling bottles of soda and drinks into the air!!

Mario is also a rare dancer.

You know, Kaka is from the Sao Paulo Academy!

However, what Wu Qi did not observe was the faint sadness in Mario's eyes.

There has never been an era where there has been such a talent as this Brazil team. Brazil, which is under many cores, may not be able to go far on the road to the World Cup.

In the evening, everyone slept.

Wu Qi is still recalling the atmosphere of today's World Cup game, and his heart is full of yearning.