Five-time champion Brazil lost to Spain 1-0 at the Under-20 Men’s World Cup and finished last in its group, exiting without a win, easily its worst performance in a record 20 appearances.

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Paul Kennedy edited Soccer America for 41 years (1985-2026). He began writing for SA in 1974. He started writing for France Football in 1978 and has served on in Ballon d'Or jury since 2007.