The Brazilian Football Federation has confirmed that Dunga has been dismissed following the country's quarterfinal exit in the FIFA World Cup.

Dunga signed a four year deal in 2006 and led Brazil to success in the 2007 Copa America, as well as last year's Confederations Cup, but he received frequent criticism for his defensive approach to the game.

Following the surprise 2 1 defeat to Netherlands, Dunga said everyone knows that he took up the job for a four year period.

However, on his return home, he had indicated that he could stay on.

Dunga said he has worked with an excellent group of players and he lost just six games.

The Brazilian Football Federation has released him from his contract and now plans to announce his replacement in the near future.

Meanwhile, the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup will be played on Wednesday and Thursday.

Netherlands will take on Uruguay at 6.30am on Wednesday while Germany will play Spain at 6.30am on Thursday.

The final will be played next Monday.

By: Dhanjay Deo
Source: ESPN