Brazil's Disappointment: Costa Rica Holds National Team to Draw

Brazil national football team faced disappointment in their Copa América Group D opener as they were held to a 0 - 0 draw by the Costa Rica national football team in Los Angeles . Despite dominating possession , Brazil struggled to find the back of the net , with only three of their 19 shots on target . The Costa Rican defense , consisting of five men , proved to be a formidable obstacle for Brazil , frustrating their attempts to score.

In the second half , Brazil continued to push forward , with Lucas Paquet hitting the woodwork and Guilherme Arana 's shot being saved by Sequeira . Despite making substitutions in the 70th minute to inject fresh energy into the team , including bringing on Endrick and Svio , Brazil still could n't find a breakthrough . Neymar , Brazil 's leading goal scorer , watched from the sidelines due to an injury , adding to the team 's sense of disappointment.

The result leaves Brazil with work to do in the rest of the tournament , as they aim to secure a spot in the knockout stages . Meanwhile , Colombia currently leads Group D after securing a 2 - 1 victory over Paraguay in another match on the same day . The pressure is now on Brazil to regroup and deliver better performances in the upcoming games to keep their Copa América hopes alive.

As the tournament progresses , Brazil will need to address their finishing and make the most of their opportunities in front of goal . With talented players at their disposal , including the likes of Neymar , they have the potential to turn their fortunes around . The upcoming matches will test their resilience and determination as they seek to make an impact in the 2024 Copa América and showcase their quality on the international stage.