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Brazil is in the 48-team World Cup field. Group-stage opponents, dates, and host cities are listed below.
| Match | Opponent | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 5 Group C | Morocco | Boston Boston Stadium | Jun 13 (Sat) |
| Match 30 Group C | Haiti | Boston Boston Stadium | Jun 19 (Fri) |
| Match 49 Group C | Scotland | Miami Miami Stadium | Jun 24 (Wed) |
Brazil defeats Italy 4-1 in the World Cup final, with Carlos Alberto scoring one of the most famous team goals ever, securing the Jules Rimet Trophy permanently.
Four years after an infamous seizure before the 1998 final, Ronaldo scores both goals in the 2-0 final victory over Germany, claiming Brazil's fifth star.
A 17-year-old Pelé scores a hat-trick in the semi-final and two goals in the final against Sweden, announcing himself as a global superstar and winning Brazil's first title.
| Year | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Participated in the inaugural FIFA World Cup. | first appearance |
| 1950 | Suffered the 'Maracanaço' defeat in the World Cup final on home soil to Uruguay. | disappointment |
| 1958 | Won their first World Cup title in Sweden, introducing the world to Pelé. | championship |
| 1970 | Won their third World Cup, with the squad widely considered the greatest in history. | championship |
| 2002 | Won their fifth and most recent World Cup title, led by Ronaldo, Rivaldo, and Ronaldinho. | championship |
| 2014 | Suffered a historic 7-1 defeat to Germany in the World Cup semi-final on home soil ('Mineirazo'). | disappointment |
Brazilian fan culture is synonymous with 'Samba football'—a joyous, musical, and fluid style of support. Fans are known for bringing samba drums (bateria), elaborate flags, and dancing (torcida organizada) to the stands, celebrating with passion and flair.
"Eu Sou Brasileiro, Com Muito Orgulho, Com Muito Amor (I am Brazilian, with much pride, with much love)"
Torcida Jovem, Gaviões da Fiel (often follow the national team in groups)
Vibrant, loud, and colorful. The stadium atmosphere is festive, reflecting the Brazilian spirit, often a stark contrast to the highly intense nature of the match itself.
Brazil is the only nation to have participated in every single FIFA World Cup since 1930.
Brazil holds the record for the most World Cup titles (5).
The team wore white until the 1950 World Cup loss, after which the now-famous yellow jersey (A Seleção) was adopted to inspire a new era.
Brazil's group-stage host cities are Boston, Miami. Use the city guides to compare stadium access, lodging areas, and matchday routes.
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