Most World Cup Goals Scored by a Team
The most successful team in World Cup history, with five titles and unmatched consistency.
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.
Quick Facts
- First goal in history
- 1930 FIFA World Cup (Preguinho vs Yugoslavia)
Lore & Background
Brazil reached the semi-finals at the 1938 FIFA World Cup in France. They were eliminated by eventual champions Italy, but managed to achieve third place after defeating Sweden.
Reader's Guide
Brazil 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.
Did You Know?
- Brazil's 1970 World Cup-winning side is regarded by many commentators, football experts, and former players as the greatest football team of all time.
- Brazil became the first nation to lift the Jules Rimet trophy for the third time in 1970, which meant they were allowed to keep it.
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