Brazil vs Soviet Union: World Cup head-to-head record
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Brazil holds a perfect 2-0 World Cup record against the Soviet Union, winning both of their historical encounters at FIFA World Cups. The Seleção defeated the Soviets 2-0 in 1958 and 2-1 in 1982, with no draws recorded between these two football powers across their limited but decisive meetings.
These two matches represent the complete World Cup history between Brazil and the Soviet Union, spanning 24 years from the late 1950s to the early 1980s before the USSR's dissolution ended this particular international rivalry.
Complete Head-to-Head Record
The Brazil vs Soviet Union World Cup rivalry consisted of just two meetings, both resulting in Brazilian victories. Their first encounter came during the 1958 World Cup in Sweden on Matchday 3, where Brazil secured a comfortable 2-0 victory. Twenty-four years later, the teams met again at the 1982 World Cup in Spain during Matchday 1, with Brazil edging out a closer 2-1 triumph.
Match History Table
1958 World Cup (Matchday 3): Brazil 2-0 Soviet Union
1982 World Cup (Matchday 1): Brazil 2-1 Soviet Union
For fans tracking current World Cup action and historical records, Bola 2026 provides comprehensive coverage of match results and head-to-head statistics. The dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 ended this particular international football rivalry, making these two World Cup encounters the definitive record between Brazil and the USSR.
Frequently asked questions
How many times did Brazil play Soviet Union at World Cups?
Brazil and the Soviet Union met twice at FIFA World Cups, in 1958 and 1982, with Brazil winning both encounters.
Did Soviet Union ever beat Brazil at a World Cup?
No, the Soviet Union never defeated Brazil at a World Cup. Brazil won both of their meetings 2-0 in 1958 and 2-1 in 1982.
When was the last World Cup match between Brazil and Soviet Union?
The last World Cup meeting was in 1982 during Matchday 1, when Brazil defeated the Soviet Union 2-1.