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Football Penalty Box
Group A
Brazil Uber Alles?
Will A Seleção Go All the Way?
With the opening of the 2014 World Cup just hours away, many eyes are on consensus-favorite Brazil as it seeks to capture the world’s marquee sporting event for a record sixth time.
The Brazilians appear primed to win it.
Read more exclusive analysis from VOA’s Mike Richman here.
(Photo AP)
9:18 a.m., UPDATE:
An earlier headline to this post referred to the Brazilian national team as the Auriverde. While not technically incorrect, other nicknames are more common, including A Seleção (The Select), Canarinho (The Little Canary); Verde-Amarela (The Green and Yellow); and, most humbly, Pentacampeões (The Five-Time Champions).