Brazil's Luiz Henrique is one of head coach Carlo Ancelotti's key attacking options for the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as Brazil grapples multiple injuries Credit: FRANCK FIFE / AFP

It has been 24 years since football powerhouse Brazil — the most successful nation in World Cup history — lifted the trophy, and forward Luiz Henrique told AFP the team must use that pressure as motivation when the tournament kicks off in June.

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