FIFA 2022 ™ World Cup – News – Brazil regains the upper hand after 12 years of waiting

After winning the four editions of the Copa America that they had previously hosted, history suggests that Brazil would be the team to beat this time. That's what happened: the men of Titus were crowned continental champions Sunday after defeating Peru 3-1 in the final at Maracana.

Everton and Gabriel Jesus' goals, as well as Richarlison's penalty, delighted local fans as they celebrated the country's ninth title, the Copa, and the first since 2007. The win brought them closer to home. Uruguay (15) and Argentina (14) of most Continental titles.

FIFA.com reviews the main points of discussion in Brazil 2019, which illustrate the state of the continent's coasts in preparation for next year's South African qualifier for the Qatar 2022 ™ World Cup.

The winner: Brazil

By playing in front of their home fans, Brazil has justified its ranking among the favorites before the tournament, despite the absence of Neymar talismanic. With rear winger Dani Alves having marvelously attacked and Gabriel Jesus sublime in front, where he produced moments of brilliance at key moments, the hosts simply had too much to offer their regional rivals . At Everton, they also had an incisive and dangerous weapon on the left, while their defense was solid, saving the team in difficult moments. The rearguard was so effective that the only goal conceded in six games was Paolo Guerrero's penalty in the final.

Finalists: Peru

Ricardo Gareca's men entered the tournament with question marks dominating them, especially the suggestion that they had regressed after Russia 2018 in terms of play and finishing. But as the tournament continued, they were getting stronger to reach their first Copa final since 1975. After losing 5-0 to hosts in the group stage and only reaching the dam phase as one of the best teams in third place, they then eliminated a strong Uruguayan team on penalties in the quarter-finals – with Pedro Gallese at the top of the standings – then the two-time defending champion, Chile, in semifinal, which was their best tournament performance. In the decision, they even created problems for Brazil, confirming that they had every reason to be optimistic for the future.

Third place: Argentina

The albiceleste was starting his campaign with a defeat against Colombia and a draw against Paraguay and looked like a team threatened with an untimely exit. However, things improved afterwards and they finished in style by winning the bronze medal thanks to the leadership of Lionel Messi, the goals of Sergio Aguero and the contribution of newcomers such as striker Lautaro Martinez and midfielder Rodrigo de Paul. Victories over Qatar and Venezuela, as well as an acceptable semi-final performance against Brazil were probably enough to keep Lionel Scaloni at the helm – at least until the end of the year. .

The prices

Tournament Player: Dani Alves

⚽️ Top scorer: Everton (3 goals)

Best Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker

Award Fair Play Award: Brazil