One of the — if not the — most famous non-title game in Germany’s World Cup history was the 7-1 victory over Brazil on July 8, 2014. Not only did Germany bounce the Brazilians from the tournament, but they did so on Brazil’s home turf.

Since 1950, it seemed inconceivable that there could ever be a surprise as great as that when a job lot of part-time USA footballers beat an England team studded with stars 1-0 in Belo Horizonte, on what was a bumpy pitch in a ramshackle stadium.

FIFA recalls Germany’s 7-1 thrashing of Brazil in the 2014 World Cup semi-finals – a performance so palatial it earned a standing ovation from the home fans.

Host countries usually have success at World Cups and the 2014 edition was lined up for Brazil to add a sixth star to its jersey. After cruising through the group stage with two wins and a draw, the Seleção were pushed in their first two knockout stage matches.