Argentina vs Brazil: World Cup head-to-head record
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Brazil leads Argentina 2-1 in their World Cup head-to-head record, with one draw across four meetings from 1974 to 1990. The Seleção won their encounters in 1974 (2-1) and 1982 (3-1), while Argentina's sole victory came in the 1990 Round of 16 with a 1-0 win, and the teams drew 0-0 in 1978.
Despite being South America's biggest rivals, these football powerhouses have met surprisingly few times at World Cup level, with all four encounters taking place within a 16-year span during the tournament's group stage format changes and knockout rounds.
Complete Match History
The rivalry between these South American giants at World Cup level spans four decades, beginning with Brazil's 2-1 victory in 1974. The following tournament in 1978 saw the teams play to a goalless draw, before Brazil dominated with a 3-1 win in 1982. Argentina finally broke through in 1990, eliminating Brazil 1-0 in the knockout stage - their only World Cup victory over their neighbors.
| Year | Stage | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Matchday 5 | Argentina 1-2 Brazil | Brazil win |
| 1978 | Matchday 5 | Argentina 0-0 Brazil | Draw |
| 1982 | Matchday 5 | Argentina 1-3 Brazil | Brazil win |
| 1990 | Round of 16 | Brazil 0-1 Argentina | Argentina win |
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Frequently asked questions
How many times have Argentina and Brazil played in the World Cup?
Argentina and Brazil have met 4 times in World Cup history, with all encounters taking place between 1974 and 1990.
Who has the better World Cup record between Argentina and Brazil?
Brazil leads the head-to-head record 2-1 with 1 draw, having won in 1974 (2-1) and 1982 (3-1), while Argentina won once in 1990 (1-0).
When did Argentina last beat Brazil in the World Cup?
Argentina's most recent and only World Cup victory over Brazil came in 1990 during the Round of 16, winning 1-0 to eliminate their rivals.