Chile returned to the World Cup in 2014, looking to improve on their 2010 knockout-round exit. Under Jorge Sampaoli, they were ready to write the next chapter.
Chile showed enough quality to navigate the group stage, but their campaign ended in the knockout rounds before the latter stages. With 6 goals in 4 games, they carried a consistent attacking threat throughout.
Chile showed enough quality to navigate a challenging group stage, though not without the occasional stumble. In the knockout rounds, they were eliminated by Brazil on penalties in the Round of 16. The agony of a penalty shootout defeat against Brazil brought a cruel end to a campaign that had promised so much more.
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Alexis Sánchez led Chile's attack with 2 goals 1 in the group stage and 1 in the round of 16 at the 2014 World Cup.
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Mena booked twice 3 cards in knockout matches.
The tactical mind behind Chile's 2014 campaign. Leading Chile at his first World Cup 2 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss under Sampaoli.
Jorge Sampaoli's tactical approach was built around exploiting weaknesses in his opponents' defenses. The team's attacking style, led by Alexis Sanchez and Jorge Valdivia, was well-suited for the fast-paced nature of World Cup matches.
