Brazil vs Turkey: World Cup head-to-head record
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Brazil have a perfect World Cup head-to-head record against Turkey, winning both of their all-time meetings — both of which came at the 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea and Japan. Brazil won 2-1 in the group stage and 1-0 in the semi-finals, never conceding more than one goal to Turkey across either fixture.
In total, the two nations have met twice at World Cups, with Brazil claiming both victories and Turkey yet to earn a draw or win against the Seleção on football's biggest stage.
All-time World Cup head-to-head summary
Brazil hold a 100% win record against Turkey in World Cup history. All two meetings came in a single tournament — the 2002 World Cup co-hosted by South Korea and Japan — meaning the sides faced each other twice in the same competition, first in the group stage and then again in the semi-finals. Brazil progressed past Turkey both times on their way to lifting the trophy that year, their fifth World Cup title.
Match-by-match record
| Year | Stage | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Group Stage (Matchday 1) | Brazil 2-1 Turkey | Brazil |
| 2002 | Semi-finals | Brazil 1-0 Turkey | Brazil |
What does this mean for 2026?
Should Brazil and Turkey meet at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Turkey will be desperate to record their first-ever result against the five-time champions. Brazil will carry significant psychological and historical momentum into any potential future fixture. You can track live scores and the full 2026 schedule, including any Brazil or Turkey matches, at Bola 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Brazil and Turkey played at the World Cup?
Brazil and Turkey have met twice at the World Cup, both times at the 2002 tournament in South Korea and Japan — once in the group stage and once in the semi-finals. Brazil won on both occasions.
Did Turkey ever beat Brazil at the World Cup?
No. Turkey have never beaten Brazil at a World Cup. Brazil won both of their encounters — 2-1 in the 2002 group stage and 1-0 in the 2002 semi-finals — giving Brazil a perfect 2-0 record in the head-to-head.
What was the score when Brazil played Turkey in the 2002 World Cup semi-finals?
Brazil beat Turkey 1-0 in the 2002 World Cup semi-finals. Earlier in the same tournament, Brazil had already defeated Turkey 2-1 in the group stage, making it a double victory for Brazil over Turkey in 2002.