The nation that became synonymous with the FIFA World Cup, Brazil, will be making yet another appearance in the tournament in the 2026 edition without ever failing in history. The Selecao are the undisputed kings in the competition, which makes them a behemoth in international football. The Green-Yellow has set and broken numerous records, both as a team and individually, in the World Cup, many of which are difficult to achieve or surpass. Although Brazil’s glam in the tournament has faded a bit in recent editions, they remain the cherished unit that fans worldwide look up to whenever they take to the pitch on the world stage because of their decorated history. The nation has produced absolute legends of the game, be it one of the greatest ever, Pelé, Romario, Zico and the Ronaldo phenomenon, to the modern-day greats like Neymar Jr. It is left to see whether the record winners redeem their glory in 2026.
Here are the Frequently Asked Questions about Brazil’s performance at the World Cup:
How many times has Brazil won the World Cup?
Brazil are the record winner of the World Cup with five.
How many times has Brazil reached the World Cup final?
Brazil has reached the FIFA World Cup final seven times. They won the title in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002 and finished as runners-up in 1950 and 1998.
How many times has Brazil qualified for the World Cup?
Brazil maintained their record of qualifying for each World Cup, with the 2026 edition set to be their 23rd appearance in the tournament. No other side has matched this feat in the tournament's history.
When did Brazil make their World Cup debut?
Brazil made their debut in the inaugural edition of the World Cup in 1930, hosted in Uruguay.
How many matches did Brazil play at the World Cup?
Brazil has played 114 matches at the World Cup stage.
How many matches did Brazil win at the World Cup?
Brazil has won 76 matches at the World Cup.
How many matches did Brazil lose at the World Cup?
Brazil has lost 19 matches at the World Cup stage.
What is Brazil’s biggest win in World Cup history?
Brazil's biggest win in World Cup history was the 7-1 thrashing of Sweden in the final round of the 1950 World Cup.
What is Brazil’s biggest win in a World Cup final?
The biggest win for Brazil in a World Cup final also came against Sweden when they defeated them 5-2 in the 1958 final. It was their first World Cup win in history.
What is Brazil’s biggest defeat in a World Cup?
Brazil’s biggest defeat in FIFA World Cup history came in the 2014 edition, hosted on their soil, when they lost 7-1 to Germany in the semifinal.
How many goals did Brazil score at the World Cup?
Brazil has scored 237 goals in their World Cup history.
What is the highest number of goals Brazil scored at a single World Cup?
The highest number of goals Brazil scored at a single World Cup is 19 in 1970.
How many goals did Brazil concede at the World Cup?
Brazil has conceded 108 goals at the World Cup.
What is the highest number of goals Brazil conceded at a single World Cup?
The highest number of goals Brazil conceded at a single World Cup is 14 in 2014.
Who are Brazil’s all-time top scorers in World Cups?
Ronaldo Nazario is the all-time top goalscorer in the World Cup for Brazil with 15 goals.
Who has scored the most goals for Brazil in a single World Cup?
Ademir has scored the most goals for Brazil in a single World Cup with nine in 1950.
Who is the youngest goalscorer for Brazil in the World Cup?
The youngest goalscorer for Brazil in a FIFA World Cup is Pelé, who scored at 17 years, 239 days old against Wales in the quarterfinal of the 1958 tournament. He is also the youngest player to score in a men’s FIFA World Cup tournament
Who is the youngest goalscorer for Brazil in a World Cup final?
The youngest goalscorer for Brazil in a FIFA World Cup final is Pelé, who was 17 years and 249 days old when he scored twice in the 5-2 victory against Sweden in the 1958 final. He is also the youngest to do so in the tournament's history.
Who scored Brazil’s first-ever World Cup goal?
Preguinho scored Brazil’s first-ever World Cup goal in the first group game in the inaugural edition, in the 2-1 loss to Yugoslavia.
What is Brazil’s longest streak of scoring in World Cup matches?
Brazil’s longest streak of scoring in World Cup matches is 18 consecutive games from 1930 to 1958.
What is Brazil’s longest streak of winning in World Cup matches?
Brazil’s longest streak of consecutive World Cup match wins is 11 matches, from 2002 to 2006.
Who has made the most appearances for Brazil in World Cup history?
Cafu has made the most appearances for Brazil in World Cup history over four editions, with 20. He is the only player to have appeared in three consecutive World Cup finals in 1994, 1998 and 2002.
Who has provided the most assists for Brazil in World Cup history?
The player with the most assists for Brazil in World Cup history is Pelé, with 10 assists. He is also the all-time leading assist provider in the tournament's history.
Which player has captained Brazil for the most World Cups?
The player who has captained Brazil in the most FIFA World Cups is Thiago Silva, doing so in 12 matches in the tournament.
