Phillipe Coutinho opened the scoring after 20 minutes with a brilliant curling shot that hit the post on its way into the net.

Brazil dominated the first half with over 60 percent possession and countless incisions into the box. 

Come the second stanza, Vladimir Petkovic's Switzerland were a new team. They put Brazil on the back foot and Steven Zuber equalised with a header from a corner 15 minutes after the restart. 

 

Brazil were shaky after that, coughing up possession as Switzerland tightened their grip on the match.

A setback for Brazil but a stunning result for Switzerland, who have boosted their chances of making the round of 16 by twofold. 

BRAZIL 

 

Alisson Becker - 5

Wasn't needed very much to bring Brazil out of any trouble as the first half was dominated by the Seleção. Was left out in the cold by Miranda who didn't pick up Zuber at the corner. 

Marcelo - 7

The world's best left-back moved forward with ease and even found himself central at times when attacking. A man of the match performance at left-back with a brilliant defensive display. 

Thiago Silva - 5

Came very close with a powerful header from a corner that just flew over the bar in first-half stoppage time. 

Miranda - 4

Dreadful defending of Steven Zuber at the corner where the Swiss winger was able to stand his ground in the six yard box and simply head in the equaliser.

Danilo - 5

Danilo had always been Brazil's number two right-back but after Dani Alves was ruled out of the tournament, the Manchester City full-back came in and was quiet in the opening match for Brazil.