Brazil's World Cup campaign hit a speed bump in its opening match. The team drew 1-1 with Morocco, and according to France 24, that result has deflated fan confidence in a trophy run. Before the tournament began, about one in three Brazilians surveyed believed their team would win it all. After that draw, that optimism has largely evaporated—a sharp reminder that even traditional powerhouses face uncertainty at the World Cup.

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