PHOTO: Anger, sadness and misery consume Brazilians following semifinal thrashing
Eddie Keogh / REUTERS
Brazil losing the semifinal match against Germany was already a scenario the host nation would struggle with, but few could control their emotions after the side suffered their worst loss in their history at a World Cup.
Here's a collection of the reactions from those involved and the fans who witnessed a football tragedy of unparalleled proportions.
Deep down, everybody in Brazil probably felt like the guy in the last picture.

REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

Reuters/Ruben Sprich

REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

REUTERS/Nacho Doce

REUTERS/Francois Xavier

REUTERS/Jorge Silva

REUTERS/Jorge Silva
I think this #BRA fan has suitably expressed how he feels tonight: #BRAvsGER #WorldCup http://t.co/gPgUjdxTRD pic.twitter.com/tZaa18dTvX
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) July 8, 2014
HEADLINES
- England recalls Mainoo, Maguire for pre-World Cup matches; TAA left out
- Infantino wants World Cup played 'as scheduled' after Iran seeks to relocate games
- President Sheinbaum: Mexico open to hosting Iran's World Cup games
- Adams, Luna, Wright left out of USMNT squad for March friendlies
- FIFA announces 'game-changing' World Cup streaming deal with YouTube
Advertisement