Brazil lost 1-7 to Germany in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2014, its heaviest World Cup loss ever that stunned the host nation. Moreover, Brazil lost 0-3 in its World Cup third-place soccer match against the Netherlands.
Scolari first served as coach of the club in 1987 and returned later for another stint from 1993 and 1996.
Under Scolari, Gremio won the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian League, both in 1996.