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Júnior’s tenure was marred by an overarching feeling of uncertainty. An emblematic moment came just before the penalty shootout against Uruguay when Júnior did not partake in the team's strategy huddle, which raised eyebrows given the pressing nature of the situation. His assurances about Brazil's path to the World Cup final seemingly lacked foundation, reflecting a disconnect between his public statements and the team’s current realities.