Brazil vs Germany: World Cup head-to-head record
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Brazil and Germany have met just twice in World Cup history, with each nation winning once. Brazil claimed a 2-0 victory over Germany in the 2002 World Cup Final, while Germany delivered one of football's most stunning results by thrashing Brazil 7-1 in the 2014 semi-finals on home soil — a match now infamously known as the "Mineirazo."
Across those two meetings the head-to-head record reads: played 2, Brazil won 1, Germany won 1, with zero draws. The combined goal tally of 10 goals — 9 to Germany, 2 to Brazil — is heavily skewed by that extraordinary 2014 result.
Full World Cup head-to-head record: Brazil vs Germany
The two sides have a remarkably brief World Cup history given the stature of both footballing nations. Their first meeting came in the 2002 Final in Yokohama, Japan, where Ronaldo's double gave Brazil a comfortable 2-0 win and their fifth World Cup title. Germany, who had eliminated hosts South Korea in the semi-finals, were unable to contain the Brazilian attack on that occasion.
Match-by-match results table
Year | Round | Venue | Score | Winner
2002 | Final | Yokohama, Japan | Germany 0–2 Brazil | Brazil
2014 | Semi-final | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | Brazil 1–7 Germany | Germany
The 2014 encounter rewrote the record books and remains one of the most shocking results in World Cup history. With Brazil missing Neymar (injured) and captain Thiago Silva (suspended), Germany ran riot at the Estádio Mineirão, scoring five goals in a devastating first-half spell. Thomas Müller finished with a hat-trick and the final scoreline of 7-1 left the host nation — and the watching world — in disbelief. Germany went on to win the tournament. Fans heading to the 2026 World Cup can track any future meetings between these two giants via Bola 2026, where live scores and the full tournament schedule are available.
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Brazil and Germany played each other at the World Cup?
Brazil and Germany have met exactly twice at the World Cup — in the 2002 Final and the 2014 semi-finals. Each team has won one of those encounters.
What was the score in the 2014 World Cup semi-final between Brazil and Germany?
Germany beat Brazil 7-1 in the 2014 World Cup semi-final in Belo Horizonte. It remains one of the most astonishing results in World Cup history and is commonly referred to as the "Mineirazo."
Did Brazil beat Germany in the 2002 World Cup Final?
Yes. Brazil defeated Germany 2-0 in the 2002 World Cup Final in Yokohama, Japan. Ronaldo scored both goals, clinching Brazil's fifth World Cup title.