Brazil hopes dampened at Everton after bold claim 'This is the football city of England'

The ECHO’s Chris Beesley continues his daily series of articles on Everton and the World Cup running throughout the tournament in Qatar.

Holders Brazil’s World Cup debut at Goodison Park had finished with the ECHO's Michael Charters proclaiming that they could secure a hat-trick of titles after their 1958 and 1962 successes but the South Americans were brought back down to earth by Hungary in their second group game.

After a 2-0 win over Bulgaria in their opener at Everton's home ground, Charters wrote of Brazil: “These Brazilians not only play the game ‘for keeps’, they can also entertain with their great technique and artistry. They can lift the game when they want to and this attribute could make them once again the outstanding side of the tournament.”