Brazil vs Cameroon: World Cup head-to-head record
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Brazil and Cameroon have met three times in World Cup history, with Brazil leading the head-to-head record 2-1. The Seleção won their encounters in 1994 (3-0) and 2014 (4-1), while Cameroon secured a memorable 1-0 upset victory in their most recent meeting at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
These three matches span nearly three decades of World Cup football, showcasing contrasting fortunes for both nations across different tournaments and generations of players.
Complete Head-to-Head Record
The Brazil-Cameroon World Cup rivalry began in 1994 when the sides first met in the group stage. Brazil dominated that encounter 3-0, establishing early superiority in the fixture. Twenty years later in Brazil's home World Cup, the pattern continued with an emphatic 4-1 victory for the hosts, suggesting Brazilian dominance was firmly established.
However, Cameroon rewrote the narrative in Qatar 2022 with a stunning 1-0 victory that shocked the football world. This result demonstrated that in World Cup football, previous form means little when nations meet on football's biggest stage. Fans can track live scores and build tournament brackets at Bola 2026 as these teams potentially meet again in the expanded format.
| Year | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Matchday 2 | Brazil 3-0 Cameroon |
| 2014 | Matchday 12 | Cameroon 1-4 Brazil |
| 2022 | Matchday 13 | Cameroon 1-0 Brazil |
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Brazil and Cameroon played at World Cups?
Brazil and Cameroon have met 3 times in World Cup history: 1994, 2014, and 2022, all in group stage matches.
What is Brazil's record against Cameroon at World Cups?
Brazil leads 2-1 in World Cup meetings, winning 3-0 in 1994 and 4-1 in 2014, with Cameroon's only victory coming 1-0 in 2022.
When did Cameroon beat Brazil at a World Cup?
Cameroon defeated Brazil 1-0 in their group stage match at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, their first-ever World Cup victory over Brazil.