Roy Keane was one of the few people in Qatar that didn't seem to like Brazil's enjoyment of their very own carnival of football. The South American side didn't just race to a 4-0 lead at the break, they danced there, both metaphorically and literally.
Goals from Vinicius Jr, Neymar, Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta laid down a marker that will have the tentative eyes of England, France, Argentina and other potential quarter-finalists all filling with fear slightly.
It was Brazil of the highest order; 1970s Brazil but with quicker athletes on a better pitch doing slicker things. It was Brazil from the 'it's like watching Brazil' talk. This was the barometer for football to be judged on, and they knew it.
