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Brazil national football team

The Brazil national football team is the men's international football team representing Brazil in senior association football.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Brazil national football team is the men's international football team representing Brazil in senior association football. Governed by the Brazilian Football Confederation, it is the most successful team in FIFA World Cup history, with five titles. The team is widely known by nicknames such as Seleção and Canarinho.

History

The Brazil national football team was established in the early 20th century and has become one of the most successful national teams in the sport. It has won major international honours, including five FIFA World Cup titles.

Competitive record

Brazil is the only national team to have appeared in every FIFA World Cup. In addition to its five World Cup victories, it has also won multiple Copa América and FIFA Confederations Cup titles.

Team identity

Brazil is commonly associated with its yellow shirt and green accents, which inspired nicknames such as Canarinho and Amarelinha. The team is one of the most recognisable sides in world football.

Notable players

Brazil has produced many prominent footballers, including Cafu, Neymar, Pelé, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Kaká. Cafu and Neymar are listed in the supplied sources as the team leaders in appearances and goals.

Key facts

  • Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup five times, more than any other national team.
  • The team is governed by the Brazilian Football Confederation and competes under CONMEBOL.
  • Cafu holds the record for the most appearances for Brazil with 142 caps.
  • Neymar is listed in the provided sources as Brazil's all-time leading scorer.
  • The team uses multiple venues for home matches rather than one fixed home stadium.
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Canadian context

Brazil is a major opponent and benchmark for Canada in international men's football, and Brazilian teams and players are widely followed by Canadian soccer audiences. Brazil's global popularity also affects Canadian coverage of FIFA tournaments and international transfer markets.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Brazil national football team?
It is Brazil's men's senior international football team, representing the country in official football competitions.
How many World Cups has Brazil won?
Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup five times: 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002.
Who runs the team?
The team is governed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).
Who is the head coach?
The supplied sources list Carlo Ancelotti as head coach.
Who has the most caps for Brazil?
Cafu is listed as Brazil's most capped player with 142 appearances.
What is Brazil's FIFA code?
Brazil's FIFA code is BRA.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil_national_football_team
    Supports: Association, confederation, head coach, captain, most caps, top scorer, FIFA code, nicknames
  2. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil_national_football_team
    Supports: Five FIFA World Cup titles
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/team/squad/_/id/205/brazil
    Supports: Brazil squad and current player listings
  4. FotMob — https://www.fotmob.com/teams/8256/overview/brazil
    Supports: Current head coach, home match venue information
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_in_Brazil
    Supports: Five World Cup titles, founding date context, nicknames, major honours