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"I believe this draw was extremely positive to Brasil. None of the three teams in Group C has any tradition in World Cups. I think that it is one of the easiest groups in this World Cup. But at the same time, Brasil could see things get complicated. In order to see Brasil in trouble, I believe the only thing necessary is that we keep playing the football they played in most of the qualifying. But beyond that, Brasil has all the chances to continue on to the second phase and also be World Champions. I have faith in Brasil, whatever opponents they get." - Pele

Many countries in the world would like to have Brazil's problems. The difficulties arise from the fact that they have too much talent to choose from. Brazil did not play at their best level in the World Cup 2002 qualifiers and finished in 4th place in the Conmebol. Brazil's Coach, Luiz Felipe Scolari needs to come up with the best squad possible. He's been under a lot of pressure to include Romario in the squad. The president of Brazil requests that he selects Romario for the World Cup 2002. The coach has not selected the home base players for the friendly agains Yugoslavia. The players chosen for this venue will most likely make up the final squad.

Key players: Rivaldo, Roberto Carlos, Ronaldo, Edilson, Denilson, Emerson, Romario, Cafu