Germany 7-1 Brazil: The 2014 Mineirazo

On July 8, 2014, in the semi-finals of the World Cup hosted in Brazil, the Seleção suffered one of the greatest humiliations in its history: a 7-1 defeat to Germany in Belo Horizonte. This match went down in history as the Mineirazo.

In this article, VISTA looks back at this stunning result that shook an entire country.

A collapse in minutes

Without Neymar (injured) and captain Thiago Silva (suspended), Brazil collapsed at the start of the match. Within twenty minutes, Germany scored five goals, leaving the stadium and an entire country in shock. The final score, 7-1, would remain a national trauma.

The march to the German title

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Two legendary jerseys

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Frequently asked questions about the Mineirazo

Why did Brazil lose 7-1 in 2014?

Deprived of Neymar and Thiago Silva, Brazil suffered a collective collapse against an extremely efficient Germany, who scored five goals in about twenty minutes.

What does "Mineirazo" mean?

The term refers to the Mineirão stadium in Belo Horizonte, where the match was played, echoing the "Maracanazo" of 1950.

Conclusion

The Mineirazo will remain one of the most memorable matches in World Cup history. At VISTA, we tell these great football stories through a selection of authentic vintage football shirts, available online and in our Montpellier store.