2002 Three R's Era
The most successful team in World Cup history, with five titles and an unmatched record of participation.
Brazil is the most successful national team in the FIFA World Cup, winning the tournament five times: 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002. The Seleção also has the best overall performance in the World Cup competition with a record of 79 victories in 119 matches played and 135 goal difference. It is the only national team to have played in all World Cup editions without any absence nor need for playoffs, and the only team to have won the World Cup in four different continents.
Quick Facts
- Manager
- Luiz Felipe Scolari
- Key players
- Ronaldo
- Rivaldo
- Ronaldinho
- Major achievement
- 2002 FIFA World Cup Champions
- Tournament location
- Japan and South Korea
- Final opponent
- Germany
- Era status
- Legendary; Retired
Lore & Background
Brazil's 2002 World Cup victory was their fifth title, adding to their previous wins in 1958, 1962, 1970, and 1994. The squad is often grouped with other highly esteemed Brazilian teams, such as those of 1958–62 and 1994–02, which regularly appear listed among the best teams of all time.
Reader's Guide
Brazil was the most successful team in the now-defunct FIFA Confederations Cup, with victories in 1997, 2005, 2009, and 2013. Luiz Felipe Scolari, who coached the 2002 World Cup-winning team, also led Brazil to the 2013 Confederations Cup title.
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