Brazil vs Croatia: World Cup head-to-head record
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Brazil leads Croatia 2-0-1 in their World Cup head-to-head record across three meetings between 2006 and 2022, though Croatia eliminated Brazil on penalties in their most recent encounter at the 2022 Qatar World Cup quarter-finals.
The Seleção won their first two World Cup meetings convincingly—1-0 in 2006 and 3-1 in 2014—before Croatia broke the pattern with a dramatic penalty shootout victory in 2022 despite a 0-0 draw after extra time.
Complete World Cup Head-to-Head Record
The Brazil-Croatia World Cup rivalry spans 16 years, with each meeting occurring in a different tournament phase. Their 2006 encounter came in the group stage, 2014 was an opening match, and 2022 proved to be a knockout thriller that ended Brazil's tournament hopes.
| Year | Stage | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Group Stage (Matchday 5) | Brazil win | 1-0 |
| 2014 | Group Stage (Matchday 1) | Brazil win | 3-1 |
| 2022 | Quarter-finals | Croatia win (pens) | 0-0 (4-2 pens) |
For fans tracking the 2026 World Cup, Bola 2026 will provide live scores and updated bracket information as these nations potentially meet again in North America.
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Brazil and Croatia played at World Cups?
Brazil and Croatia have met 3 times at World Cups: 2006 (Brazil won 1-0), 2014 (Brazil won 3-1), and 2022 (Croatia won 4-2 on penalties after 0-0 draw).
Who has the better World Cup record between Brazil and Croatia?
Brazil leads the head-to-head record 2-1, having won in 2006 and 2014, while Croatia's only victory came via penalty shootout in the 2022 quarter-finals.
When did Croatia first beat Brazil at a World Cup?
Croatia first defeated Brazil at the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals, winning 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw to eliminate the five-time champions.