Brazil break record of remaining unbeaten in World Cup group-stage

Brazil were regarded as the favourites to come out on top against the Swiss, but success was not guaranteed as they had only won one of their last four meetings against them. At last, Brazil somehow managed to clinch a 1-0 victory over Switzerland.

The Selecao lost 1-0 in two friendlies against Switzerland in 1989 and 2013, before playing out a 1-1 draw in the group stage of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, which saw Steven Zuber cancel out a Philippe Coutinho opener.

After beating Serbia last week, Brazil will look to win back-to-back World Cup matches against European nations for the first time since a run of six between 2002 and 2006 when they face the Swiss on Monday.

As for Murat Yakin’s side, who secured a slender 1-0 win over Cameroon in their opening Group G fixture, they will be looking to win their opening two games at a World Cup for the first time when they lock horns with Brazil.

However, they head into Monday’s encounter having won just one of their eight World Cup matches against South American nations, beating Ecuador 2-1 in 2014, reports Sports Mole.