World Cup 2026: The 10 historic records Brazil's national team will defend

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Imed Ben Amara

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Brazil has left an indelible mark on the World Cup with a remarkable collection of records. On the eve of their opener against Morocco, we present 10 historic records held by the Seleção.

4: Brazil is the only team to have won the tournament in four different confederations: Sweden 1958, Chile 1962, Mexico 1970, United States 1994, and also South Korea/Japan 2002.

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5: Brazil is the most decorated team in tournament history, lifting the trophy five times in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002. Their record is under threat from Germany (4 titles), who are present at this World Cup, unlike Italy, who also have 4 trophies but failed to qualify.

5: This is also the highest number of goals scored from outside the box, a record set by Roberto Rivellino in 1970.

7: Most wins in a single edition, achieved in 2002. With the tournament expanding to 48 teams, this record is now more attainable.

12: The fewest players used by a championship-winning squad, with Brazil fielding just 12 players during the 1962 World Cup.

17: Pelé remains the youngest player ever to win the World Cup and score in a final, doing so against Sweden in 1958 at only 17 years and 249 days old.

48: The most clean sheets recorded in tournament history.

76: Brazil has the most victories overall, including 11 consecutive wins (the longest streak) between 2002 and 2006.

114: Record for the most matches played in the finals, two more than Germany, who could overtake this mark if they progress further than Brazil this time.

237: The most prolific national team in history, having scored in 97 different matches for a total of 237 goals.

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