The record-time FIFA World Cup champions, Brazil, are desperate to prove themselves in the FIFA World Cup 2026. As they failed to impress in recent tournaments, the Canarinho need to produce some strong statements in the ongoing competition that can bring back their lost respect.
Brazil still hold the record for most FIFA World Cup trophies (5 titles), while they finished as Group C champions in FIFA World Cup 2026, after finishing the group stage as unbeaten. Starting the competition with a 1-1 draw against Morocco, Brazil then thrashed Haiti and Scotland by 3-0 each to secure the top spot of the group, thanks to better goal difference.
FIFA World Cup: Knockout Stage Records
Final Appearances: 7 times
Brazil is the most successful team in the FIFA World Cup history. While they have played seven World Cup finals, they have won it five times.
Won: 5 times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)
Lost: 1 time (1998)
*Brazil were also runners-up in the 1950 edition, but there were no knockout stage matches.
Result in full regular 90 minutes (including stoppage times):
Won: 4 times (1958, 1962, 1970, 2002)
Lost: 1 time (1998)
Result at extra time (after regular time):
Won: Never
Lost: Never
Result in penalty shootout:
Won: 1 time (1994)
Lost: Never
Round of 16: 12 games
Brazil have already played a dozen of Round of 16 stages in World Cup history. They have achieved huge successes in this stage and have rarely faced elimination from the tournament.
Won: 10 matches (including 1 extra time and 1 penalty shootout)
Lost: 2 matches
Quarterfinals: 14 games
In the World Cup knockout stage records, Canarinho have played many matches in the Quarterfinals, while it has been proven to be one of their biggest barriers.
Won: 8 matches (including 1 replay)
Lost: 6 matches (including 2 penalty shootouts)
Semifinals: 8 games
Brazil have also experienced major success in World Cup Semi-finals, as they have rarely experienced a Semi-final defeat, which was against Italy long ago in 1938.
Won: 7 matches (including 1 penalty shootout)
Lost: 1 match
Brazil’s best and worst performances in the FIFA World Cup knockout stages
Biggest Wins
4-0 vs Poland (Round of 16, 1986)
5-2 vs Sweden (Final, 1958)
Biggest Defeats
7-1 vs Germany (Semifinal, 2014)
3-0 vs France (Final, 1998)
Brazil status in the last 5 tournaments:
Copa America 2024: Quarterfinals
FIFA World Cup 2022: Round of 16
Copa America 2021: Runners-up
Copa America 2019: Champions
FIFA World Cup 2018: Quarterfinals
When we talk about Brazil, the first synonym that comes to our mind is the tournament success. However, most recently, the Selecao have disappointed with their average performances. Last time, they won the major trophy in 2019, when they lifted the Copa America trophy. In the next edition (2021), they finished as runners-up, their last final.
