Global broadcasters and clubs on 8 July marked the 11th anniversary of Germany’s 7–1 demolition of host nation Brazil in the 2014 FIFA World Cup semifinal, a result still regarded as one of the most lopsided and shocking matches in tournament history. Played at the Estádio Mineirão in Belo Horizonte, the European side surged to a 5–0 lead inside the opening 29 minutes through goals from Thomas Müller, Miroslav Klose, a Toni Kroos brace and Sami Khedira. Substitute André Schürrle added two more after the break before Oscar’s late consolation salvaged Brazil’s lone goal, sealing the South Americans’ heaviest World Cup defeat. The loss prompted nationwide introspection in Brazil and set Germany on course for its fourth world title, secured five days later with a 1–0 extra-time victory over Argentina at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã Stadium. Eleven years on, the scoreline remains a shorthand for sporting collapse, regularly referenced by pundits, fans and even Germany’s Bayern Munich in anniversary posts.