On July 8, 2025, the football world marked the 11th anniversary of Germany's 7-1 victory over Brazil in the semi-final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The match took place at the Mineirão Stadium in Brazil and is remembered as one of the most remarkable and unexpected results in World Cup history. Germany scored five goals within the first 29 minutes, leading 5-0 early in the game, and ultimately secured a 7-1 win. The German goals were scored by Thomas Müller, Miroslav Klose, Toni Kroos (two goals), Sami Khedira, and André Schürrle (two goals). This defeat was a historic moment for Brazilian football and left a lasting impact on fans and the sport worldwide. The 2014 German team went on to win the World Cup trophy that year. The anniversary was commemorated by various football organizations and media outlets, including Bayern Munich, which shared memories of the match, with Müller himself responding to the tribute.
UMA MARCA DO FUTEBOL BRASILEIRO! 🇧🇷⚽ O Maracanazo está entre um dos maiores resultados negativos do nosso esporte! Tem alguma outra derrota que é tão marcante quanto, torcedor? Será que o 7 a 1 chega ao mesmo nível? 👀 #FutebolBrasileiro #CopaDoMundo #SeleçaoBrasileira https://t.co/89sP5DVrSf
🇺🇾 ¡SE CUMPLEN 75 AÑOS DEL MARACANAZO! 🏟️ El 16 de julio de 1950 se produjo una de las mejores definiciones de todos los tiempos del fútbol: en la final de la Copa del Mundo, Brasil, el anfitrión, se enfrentó a Uruguay en un Maracaná rebalsado con más de 200.000 personas https://t.co/Fl1OCrAesS
Há 75 anos, Brasil perdia a final da Copa para o Uruguai; torcedores relembram 'Maracanazo'. #NoArNaCBN https://t.co/Qv47d4jBzs