Felipão says how he overcame the trauma of 7x1: 'the world didn't end' Reproduction/TV Globo The 7-1 scoreline once again caught the attention of the football world this weekend, when Germany thrashed Curaçao 7-1 in the 2026 World Cup. The coincidence inevitably brought back memories of the historic 2014 semi-final, when the Germans achieved the same result over Brazil at Mineirão. Twelve years after that trauma, coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, known as Felipão, returned to comment behind the scenes of the most memorable defeat in the history of the Brazilian team. In an interview with Fantástico's "Pode Ask" section, he revealed what his main concern was when the team reached half-time already trailing 5-0. "Reassessment when it's 5-0 is difficult," he said. According to Felipão, at that moment the focus stopped being tactical and became emotional. "What is the use of someone who is, as I was in that situation, as leader of that group? It was not to have the final devastation with all of them, to show them that the world did not end, that that was not the end, the end of us", he said. The defeat to Germany became one of the most painful episodes in the history of Brazilian football. In just a few minutes of the first half, the team conceded a series of goals that left Mineirão silent and shocked fans inside and outside the country. 7x1 defeat, Tite's departure and relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo: Felipão talks about football career issues 'We win as a group, we lose as a group' During the conversation, Felipão also reflected on his responsibility for the defeat and rejected the idea of carrying the weight of the result alone. When reminded that he led both the victory of the fifth championship, in 2002, and the setback in 2014, the coach highlighted that football is a collective construction. "In 2002, who was world champion? Brazil. But I wasn't the champion. I was one. So, in 7-1, I was another one. I have to know how to put myself this way. We won as a group, we lost as a group", he stated. How you overcame the trauma Felipão also said that he needed help from friends to pursue his career after the 2014 World Cup. According to him, one of the most important supports came from Fábio Koff, former president of Grêmio. The coach reported that, weeks after the elimination, he received an invitation to return to the club from Rio Grande do Sul. The opportunity, according to him, was fundamental to regaining confidence and continuing to work in football. "So we need friendly people on our side so that these people can give you a hand", he stated. Felipão also said that he never allowed defeat to define his professional trajectory. As an example, he recalled his time in Chinese football after leaving the national team. "So much so that, years later, I went to work in China, we won seven titles there with my team. In other words, 7-1 reversed the seven titles there in China", he stated. See the full report in the video below: ‘Can you ask?’: Felipão says that the player’s worst enemy is vanity GloboPop: click to see videos from the Fantástico stage Listen to Fantástico podcasts THIS IS FANTASTIC The Isso É Fantástico podcast is available on g1 and the main podcast apps, bringing great reports, investigations and fascinating podcast stories with the Fantástico journalism seal: depth, context and information. Follow, like or subscribe to Isso É Fantástico on your favorite podcast player. Every Sunday there's a new episode.