In the other Group E finale, Switzerland grabbed second place and a spot in the round of 16 after a 2-2 draw with Costa Rica in Nizhny Novgorod. Brazil will meet Mexico in an elimination game Monday in Samara and Switzerland meets Sweden on Tuesday in St. Petersburg.
“We don’t live off expectations; we live off reality,” said Brazil’s coach Tite, who insisted the best is yet to come.
“It’s a team that is growing strong. There is still more to grow. From here, it’s up.”