( CNN ) -- There is a new man tasked with fulfilling Brazil 's World Cup destiny . But for a nation still smarting from the pain of that humbling 7-1 semifinal defeat to Germany , the announcement that Dunga is back in charge might raise a few eyebrows . The 50-year-old is a legend in the country after making 91 appearances for `` A Selecao '' and leading the side to World Cup glory as captain in 1994 . And yet during his previous four-year spell as coach of the national team , he could only take Brazil to the quarterfinals of the 2010 tournament , as they lost to Netherlands . Dunga replaces Luiz Felipe Scolari -- the country 's 2002 World Cup winning coach , who resigned after overseeing a heartbreaking conclusion to the 2014 installment . After that pummeling by eventual winners Germany -- Brazil 's biggest ever World Cup defeat -- they were then beaten 3-0 by Netherlands in the third place playoff . Such a dramatic conclusion left the nation in shock and Scolari , who took responsibility for the horror show against Germany , stepped down last week . Now Dunga is determined to put a smile back on the fans ' faces . `` I am immensely happy -- thank you for your confidence in me , '' he said in a press conference , after taking control of the five-time world champions . `` The fans are very down right now but they are right behind the team which means so much to them . `` I am not here to sell a dream , we must get down to work . We must get results and forge a side for 2018 . This team is very young . We must find the way to blend new players with those who have more experience . `` We have to work conscientiously . And not just the players , but the press and the fans too . '' Adenor Leonardo Bacchi -- known as Tite -- was thought to be a frontrunner for the job but the manager of Sao Paulo-based side Corinthians has been overlooked . That might be related to the recent appointment of Gilmar Rinaldi as Brazil 's new technical director . He was goalkeeper in that successful 1994 team skippered by Dunga . The president of Brazil 's Football Confederation , Jose Maria Marin , said of Dunga : `` He was world champion , captain of a world champion side . `` He has what it takes to lead the Brazil team . The numbers show he absolutely has the ability to take charge . '' Dunga spent 60 matches in charge of Brazil in his first stint as coach between 2006 and 2010 , winning 42 , drawing 12 and losing six . He was criticized for the style of play he employed , and the squad he chose to take to South Africa at the previous World Cup . Brazil was dumped out of the tournament in the last eight after a 2-1 defeat to Netherlands , leading to Dunga 's sacking shortly after . But arguably , the state of the nation 's soccer is in far worse shape this time around after a chastening experience on home soil . Ever since Brazil won the right to host the tournament , its fans wanted the team to erase the memory of the last World Cup they hosted back in 1950 . Then , they were beaten 2-1 by Uruguay in the deciding match , a defeat which provoked a spell of national mourning . Another was induced by that semifinal mauling . Shorn of its two best players -- Barcelona striker Neymar through injury and defender Thiago Silva because of suspension -- a shellshocked Brazil were 5-0 down at halftime . By the end of its 7-1 defeat , the crowd were booing them and applauding Germany . Many of the players left the field in tears at the final whistle . And Dunga said Brazil must adapt to the differences in the world game quickly . `` Football has changed , '' he added . `` It changes every moment and every day . `` We like to talk here about talent and playing off the cuff . But we also praise German organization . So we have to harness our talent with planning . '' Dunga also made reference to Nelson Mandela , who was a pivotal figure in taking the World Cup to South Africa in 2010 before his death in December last year . `` Nelson Mandela had everything against him , '' he said . `` He did not have a weapon and yet brought about change . `` I hope to have ( even ) one percent of his patience . I am not thinking about me but about the team . If the team is doing well then I 'm happy . '' Football : Germany captain quits .
Dunga is appointed the new national coach of Brazil . Former player lifted the World Cup with Brazil in 1994 . - June 3 : The Brazilian Football Confederation announces that it will not renew its contract to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He had a previous spell in charge between 2006 and 2010 .