Club History
25 entries in the Brazil National Team compendium.
Debut at 1930 FIFA World CupBrazil: the only team to play every World Cup.1958 World Cup First VictoryBrazil's first World Cup triumph, sealed in a record-breaking 5–2 final.Founding of Brazilian Football ConfederationGoverning the Seleção since 1914 (as CBD), honoring a continuous legacy rebranded in 1979.1970 World Cup Third VictoryThe artistic masterpiece that secured Brazil's third star and forever defined footballing perfection.Five-Star Status AchievedFive victories since 1958; the only nation with five World Cup titles.Three-Star Status EarnedFive-time World Cup champions, with a golden era led by Pelé.1994 World Cup Fourth VictoryThe fourth crown landed in Pasadena, marriying tactical grit with pure Brazilian magic.2002 World Cup Fifth VictoryFive-time world champions and eternal contenders.1950 World CupThe Maracanaço: Uruguay's upset in Brazil's first World Cup hosting.1962 World CupBrazil's back-to-back triumph amid Chile's earthquake recovery.1982 World CupThe 1982 World Cup in Spain: Italy's third title, first penalty shoot-out, and a tournament of controversy…1994 World CupThe Seleção ended a 24-year drought with a historic penalty shootout victory in Pasadena.Pelé EraThe King who conquered the world three times and defined a nation's soul.Zico EraThe master architect who painted masterpieces on football's biggest stage.Ronaldo PhenomenonO Fenômeno: three-time FIFA World Player of the Year and World Cup record-breaker.Ronaldinho GaúchoThe wizard who captivated the world with no-look passes and a smile.Kaká Ballon d'OrKaká's 2007 Ballon d'Or win marked a milestone for South American footballers without European citizenship.Tite EraThe most successful team in World Cup history, with five titles and an unmatched legacy.Garrincha EraThe winger who danced past defenders and helped Brazil to two World Cup titles.1958 World Cup GlorySpain: reigning World and European champions, with a record four European titles and a historic undefeated…Maracanazo Disaster (1950)The day the world stopped at Maracanã.1998 Final HeartbreakFrance's first World Cup triumph, defeating Brazil 3–0 in the 1998 final.2002 Three R's EraThe most successful team in World Cup history, with five titles and an unmatched record of participation.1970 Greatest Team EverThe quintessential Seleção that conquered Mexico and defined football forever.2014 Host Nation ExitBrazil's 2014 World Cup ended in a semi-final defeat to Germany.
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