Brazil vs Chile
The most successful team in World Cup history, with five titles and an unmatched record of participation.
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.
Quick Facts
- Major tournament finals
- None (Never met in a Copa América final)
- World cup significance
- Group stage encounters in 1950, 1962, 1978, and 2014; Quarter-finals in 2014
- Rivalry status
- Active and Historic
Lore & Background
Brazil is the most successful national team in the FIFA World Cup, winning the tournament five times: 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002. It is the only national team to have played in all World Cup editions without any absence nor need for playoffs. Brazil was the most successful team in the now-defunct FIFA Confederations Cup, with victories in 1997, 2005, 2009, and 2013. Many commentators regard Brazil's 1970 World Cup-winning side as the greatest football team of all time.
Reader's Guide
Brazil has developed many rivalries through the years, the most notable being with Argentina, Italy and Uruguay. In FIFA's ranking system, Brazil holds the record for most Team of the Year first ranking wins with 13. It also has the highest average Elo football rating over time.
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