There are some things that have become staples of World Cups: Cristiano Ronaldo scoring, Italy missing out and Brazil topping its group.
The Seleção extended its impressive record of finishing first in every opening round since 1982 with a breezy 3–0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday. Morocco’s surprisingly chaotic 4–2 victory over Haiti gave Brazil the edge in goal difference, sending Carlo Ancelotti’s side through to the knockout rounds from the summit of Group C.