World Cup 2018: 3 twists that could happen in the final round of group stages

#3 Switzerland and Serbia win their respective matches to send Brazil home

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Brazil is named by many as one of the favourites to win the World Cup at Russia this year, and the Canarinho sit first on their group table ahead of Switzerland, Serbia, and Costa Rica. However, that doesn't mean that the team has claimed a spot in the pre-quarters.

A draw against Serbia or at least a Switzerland defeat against Costa Rica, would be enough for the South American side to qualify. But what if both those results don't go Brazil's way?

If Serbia manages to get a win against the Selecao and Switzerland gets the three points against Costa Rica, who are yet to score a goal in the tournament, it will signal the end of Brazil's World Cup campaign.

Although the chances of this happening is too low, it could be one of the biggest upsets of this term's World Cup if it does occur.

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Dakir is a European and Indian football journalist at Sportskeeda with an overall experience of 10 years. Holding a Master’s degree in Journalism & Mass Communication, and currently pursuing Master’s in Sports Journalism from Sheffield Hallam University, he is a seasoned football journalist who has interviewed the likes of former Liverpool star John Arne Riise, covered the entire 2022-23 Indian Super League season of the Kerala Blasters, and has delivered a seminar at an international conference held by St. Albert's College, Ernakulam.

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