Americas Brazil Boss Dorival Junior Takes Blame for Copa América Exit at 2024 Quarterfinals

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Brazil coach Dorival Junior takes full responsibility for Copa América quarterfinal exit after penalty shootout defeat to Uruguay, ending hopes of defending their title.

Brazil's Copa América hopes came crashing down as they suffered a shocking quarterfinal exit, losing 4-2 in a penalty shootout to Uruguay after a goalless draw. Coach Dorival Junior took full responsibility for the defeat, lamenting the team's inability to capitalize on Uruguay's red card advantage.

Despite a promising start to his tenure, Dorival acknowledged Brazil's disappointing tournament, emphasizing the need for improvement and focusing on World Cup qualification as their next objective.

The loss marks a significant setback for Brazil, former finalists and champions in recent editions of the Copa América, signaling a challenging rebuilding phase ahead.