The Brazil national football team takes to the field at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami to compete in the fifth match of its history in World Cups on June 24. Today, it's been 68 years since the Seleção's thrashing of France by 5-2 in the semifinals of the 1958 World Cup.
What happened?
The Yellow and Green qualified for the final, with three goals from Pelé, one from Vavá, and another from Didi. Five days later, they would beat Sweden by the same score and win the first star of Brazilian football.
Why is it important for the Seleção?
Brazil debuted in the 1950 World Cup against Mexico on June 24. Ademir Menezes (2), Jair Rosa Pinto, and Baltazar scored in the 4-0 win, the first match in the history of the Seleção at the Maracanã.
What comes next?
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-20 | Haiti | 3-0 |
| 2026-06-24 | Scotland | - |
The Brazil national football team seeks to continue its good form in the 2026 World Cup, after the 3-0 win over Haiti on June 20. Now, the team prepares to face Scotland on June 24, in its next challenge in the competition.
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