The tribute to performed by the players after the final whistle.
By halftime, the story was seemingly over. Brazil had "ripped South Korea to shreds" with four goals in just 36 minutes—a feat not seen in a World Cup knockout stage since Germany's 7-1 demolition of Brazil in 2014. Goals from Vinícius Júnior, Neymar (returning from injury), Richarlison, and Lucas Paquetá had turned Stadium 974 into a literal carnival. The Second-Half Narrative BRA vs KOR - Second-Half - Bein.mp4.mp4
Ultimately, the second half was a story of two different "wins": Brazil winning the match to advance, and South Korea winning back their dignity with a relentless, never-say-die attitude. The tribute to performed by the players after