A late strike from Vincent Aboubakar in the second minute of the additional time saw Cameroon take the lead which guided them to a win eventually. The team became the first African nation to register a win against Brazil in the World Cup.
Brazil made nine changes from the last game and only two were retained by their coach, with experienced Dani Alves becoming the oldest player at 39 years and 210 days to represent Brazil in the World Cup. Alves stepped onto the pitch as the captain of the side.