1994 World Cup Final: Brazil vs Italy
The most successful team in World Cup history.
The Brazil national football team, nicknamed Canarinho, represents Brazil in men's international football and is administered by the Brazilian Football Confederation. It has been a member of FIFA since 1923 and was a founding member of CONMEBOL in 1916. Brazil is the most successful national team in the FIFA World Cup, winning the tournament five times: 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002.
Quick Facts
- Date
- July 17, 1994
- Venue
- Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
- Result
- Brazil 0–0 Italy (3–2 on penalties)
- Key figures
- Romário
- Bebeto
- Dunga
- Maldini
- Baresi
- Papin
- Historical significance
- First World Cup Final decided by penalty shootout
Lore & Background
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. Many commentators, football experts, and former players regard Brazil's 1970 World Cup-winning side as the greatest football team of all time.
Reader's Guide
Brazil's 1994 World Cup victory was their fourth title. The team was led by a squad that included goalkeeper Cláudio Taffarel.
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