The reason the clip survives is simple: it changed a major knockout tie.
That is why the goal still sits awkwardly in England’s World Cup story. It was not a routine exit. It was a match they believed they could win, against a side that still had enough quality to punish one mistake in positioning.
There is a wider point behind the advert. Brazil v England has carried weight for decades, and the World Cup record tilts clearly one way.
For Brazil, those games feed a heritage reel. For England, they underline how often the biggest tests against elite South American opposition have ended in frustration.
The update says another meeting is a realistic possibility at the 2026 World Cup if both nations progress deep into the tournament. That alone gives the advert extra bite. It is not only a look back; it also works as a reminder that old matchups have a habit of returning.
If England and Brazil do collide again in North America, the replays of Ronaldinho will start circulating long before kick-off. That is the next storyline to watch: whether England can finally change the pattern, or whether Brazil’s World Cup memory bank adds one more chapter.