Great Rivalries
16 entries in the Brazil National Team compendium.
Brazil vs ArgentinaThe most successful team in World Cup history.Brazil vs ItalyA World Cup rivalry defined by two iconic meetings.Brazil vs NetherlandsFive World Cup encounters between Brazil and the Netherlands.Brazil vs UruguayThe Seleção vs. La Celeste: a rivalry forged in the Maracanazo and renewed on the world stage.Brazil vs ChileThe most successful team in World Cup history, with five titles and an unmatched record of participation.Brazil vs SpainBrazil and Spain: two World Cup winners with a history of competitive matches.Brazil vs GermanyBrazil's sole World Cup victory over Germany came in the 2002 final.Brazil vs PortugalA historic World Cup clash between Portuguese-speaking nations.MaracanazoThe upset that shook the Maracanã.1978 World Cup FinalArgentina defeated the Netherlands 3–1 in the 1978 World Cup Final in Buenos Aires.Copa America 1949 FinalBrazil's 1949 South American Championship triumph ended a 27-year wait.1970 Semi-Final vs UruguayBrazil's 3–1 semi-final victory over Uruguay on 17 June 1970, with goals from Clodoaldo, Jairzinho, and…Copa America 1975 FinalThe 1975 Copa América: Peru's first title in the renewed tournament.1990 World Cup Semi-FinalA quarter-final defeat that ended Brazil's 1990 World Cup hopes.Copa America 2007 FinalBrazil 3–0 Argentina: Baptista, Ayala own goal, Alves seal eighth title.Copa America 1989 Semi-FinalBrazil's 1989 Copa América triumph: a decisive group-stage victory, not a knockout final.
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