Soccer-Brazil's Dorival savours debut win, says it is just the start


Soccer Football - International Friendly - England v Brazil - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 23, 2024 Brazil's Endrick celebrates scoring their first goal with coach Dorival Junior Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

LONDON (Reuters) - Brazil coach Dorival Junior said a 1-0 victory over England at Wembley on Saturday in his first match in charge represented only an initial step towards turning around the dip in form of the five-times World Cup winners.

Brazil are sixth in their South American qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup after a slump in form that cost Fernando Diniz his job as manager this year.

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