Aboubakar the hero as Cameroon shock Brazil on World Cup exit

The Indomitable Lions captain Vincent Aboubakar netted the only goal of the match to hand the five-time world champions their first ever defeat to an African team at the global showpiece.

With nine changes to their starting line-up, the Selecao were kept at bay by a stubborn Cameroon outfit who were looking to sneak into the knockout stages with a victory, while hoping things go their way in the other Group G fixture between Serbia and Switzerland.

Rigobert Song's outfit ultimately did what they needed to but, unfortunately, the Swiss took matters into their own hands and beat the Eagles 3-2 in a dramatic and entertaining affair at Stadium 974, subsequently sending the African side packing despite their historic feat at Lusail Stadium.

Aboubakar also saw red after removing his shirt in a moment of hysteria as he delivered the killer blow on the Brazilians, after earlier picking up a booking for a professional foul on Gabriel Martinelli, who had been well on his way to a potential goal scoring opportunity.

With Neymar out injured and the likes of Casemiro, Richarlison and goalkeeper Allison, among others, rested, Tite saw his side's 17-match group stage unbeaten run snapped but they managed to retain top spot in the group to set up a date with South Korea in the round of 16.

Cameroon bow out of the tournament with a tally of four points from three matches – their best tally since 2002, when they also registered one win, one draw and one loss.

The knockout stage kicks off with a last 16 clash between Group A winners Netherlands and Group B runners-up United States, before Group C winners Argentina take on Group D runners-up Australia on Saturday at 17:00 and 21:00 respectively.

You can catch the clash between Lionel Messi's Albiceleste and Keanu Baccus' Socceroos  LIVE on SABC Sport, SABC TV, SABC Radio and SABC Plus.