Austria vs Brazil: World Cup head-to-head record
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Brazil completely dominates the World Cup head-to-head record against Austria with 2 wins from 2 meetings, scoring 4 goals while conceding none across their encounters in 1958 and 1978.
The Seleção has never lost to Austria at a World Cup, maintaining a perfect record that spans over six decades of tournament football.
Complete Head-to-Head Record
The World Cup history between Austria and Brazil is brief but decisive. Their first encounter came during the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, where Brazil announced their arrival as a global force with a commanding 3-0 victory on Matchday 1. Twenty years later at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina, Brazil secured another clean sheet victory, this time by a narrower 1-0 margin on Matchday 3.
Both matches demonstrate Brazil's consistent superiority over Austria in World Cup competition. The Austrian team has struggled to create meaningful scoring opportunities against Brazil's typically strong defensive organization, failing to find the net in either encounter. For fans tracking current tournament action and building their bracket predictions, Bola 2026 offers comprehensive coverage of World Cup matches and statistics.
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Austria and Brazil met at the World Cup?
Austria and Brazil have met twice at the World Cup, with both encounters occurring during group stage matches in 1958 and 1978.
Has Austria ever beaten Brazil at a World Cup?
No, Austria has never defeated Brazil at a World Cup, losing both of their encounters 3-0 in 1958 and 1-0 in 1978.
When did Austria and Brazil last play at the World Cup?
Austria and Brazil last met at the World Cup during the 1978 tournament in Argentina, where Brazil won 1-0 on Matchday 3.