The 2014 FIFA World Cup semifinal between Germany and Brazil is etched in the memories of football fans worldwide. Germany's 7-1 demolition of Brazil on Brazilian soil is a match that has become synonymous with humiliation and heartbreak. Brazil, the five-time World Cup champions, entered the match with a 62-year unbeaten record at home, but it was shattered in a record-breaking start to the night.
Germany, led by an efficient performance, opened the scoring in the 11th minute through Thomas Muller. The real implosion began in the 23rd minute, with Germany scoring four goals in seven minutes, leading 5-0 before half-an-hour on the match clock. Miroslav Klose took sole lead of the World Cup scoring record, stroking in his 16th goal.
The Brazilian defence collapsed, and the fans were left shellshocked. Andre Schurrle added a couple more goals midway through the second half, and Brazil's consolation goal in the last minute only made the scoreline more notorious. Germany's victory marked a turning point in Brazilian football, with the team struggling to recover from the debacle. Two more World Cups have seen harrowing knockout losses, and the question on every fan's lips is: how do they get their mojo back?
