The semi-final match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup featured Brazil squaring off against Germany in a highly anticipated encounter at Estádio Mineirão in Belo Horizonte. With Brazil, the host nation, heavily favored, expectations were high for the team led by coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. However, things took a disastrous turn when Germany scored their first goal in the 11th minute with Thomas Müller’s quick strike, setting the tone for an unexpected match. Just minutes later, Miroslav Klose added a second, making history as the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer. What followed was an unprecedented onslaught by the German team, which went on to net five goals in a span of merely 18 minutes.By halftime, Brazil found itself trailing 0-5, leaving fans in shock and disbelief. The match's historic nature was amplified by the sheer scale of the defeat, symbolizing a profound embarrassment for Brazilian football. Oscar managed to score a late consolation goal for Brazil, bringing the final tally to 1-7. The Mineirazo, as it came to be known, not only marked the worst defeat in Brazilian World Cup history but also served as a catalyst for a national reckoning with their footballing identity, leading to significant changes in their football management and strategy in subsequent years.