The Brazilians drew 0-0 with Ecuador and beat Haiti 7-1 but were beaten 1-0 by Peru to exit the competition at the group stages for the first time since 1987. 

Dunga, who was in his second spell as Brazil coach, was fired after a meeting at the CBF in Rio de Janeiro. 

“The Brazilian Football Confederation decided this Tuesday to dissolve the technical commission of the Brazilian national team,” the CBF said in a short statement. 

“National teams coordinator Gilmar Rinaldi, coach Dunga and their entire team will leave their posts. The CBF has begun the process of choosing a new technical commission for the Brazilian team.” 

The overwhelming favourite to become Brazil’s new coach is Corinthians 55-year-old manager Tite. 

The new man will also be charged with leading the under-23 squad in August’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the only major tournament Brazil have never won.

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