Brazil at the 2010 FIFA World Cup Brazil at the 2010 FIFA World Cup The following article concerns the performance of Brazil at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Brazil won both their initial qualification group and their group during the tournament itself. They reached the quarter-final stages where they were knocked out by the eventual tournament runners-up, the Netherlands. Brazil finished top of the CONMEBOL league table. Matches were played from October 2007 to October 2009. Coach: Dunga The Netherlands came from behind to beat Brazil 2–1, handing the Brazilians their first loss in a World Cup match held outside Europe, other than in a penalty shootout,
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