Most FIFA World Cup Titles Won (5)
Five-time world champions and the only team to play in every World Cup.
Brazil is the most successful national team in the history of the World Cup, having won five titles and earned second place, third place, and fourth place finishes twice each.
Quick Facts
- Total titles
- 5
- First victory year
- 1958
- Most recent victory year
- 2002
- Unique distinction
- Only nation to win on three different continents
Lore & Background
Brazil is one of four countries along with Argentina, Spain, and Germany to win a FIFA World Cup away from its continent (Sweden 1958, Chile 1962, Mexico 1970, United States 1994, and South Korea/Japan 2002). Brazil is also the only national team to have played in all FIFA World Cup editions without any absence or need for play-offs.
Reader's Guide
Brazil also has the best overall performance in World Cup history in both proportional and absolute terms, with a record of 76 victories in 114 matches played, 129 goal difference, 247 points, and only 19 losses across 22 tournaments.
Did You Know?
- Pelé is the only player to win three FIFA World Cups (1958, 1962, and 1970).
- Cafu is the only player to appear in three consecutive FIFA World Cup finals (1994, 1998, and 2002).
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