Brazil national team
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Association: Confederação Brasileira de Futebol
First match: 1914
Nickname: A Seleção
Honours
World Cup
Appearances: 18 (First in 1930)
Best results: Winners 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002, finalist 1950 and 1998
Copa America
Appearances: 32 (First in 1916)
Best results: Winners 1919, 1922, 1949, 1989, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2007
Olympics
Appearances: 11 (First in 1952)
Best results: Silver 1984, 1988. Bronze 1996, 2008
Confederations Cup
Appearances: 5 (First in 1997)
Best results: Winners 1997, 2005
Appearances: 18 (First in 1930)
Best results: Winners 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002, finalist 1950 and 1998
Copa America
Appearances: 32 (First in 1916)
Best results: Winners 1919, 1922, 1949, 1989, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2007
Olympics
Appearances: 11 (First in 1952)
Best results: Silver 1984, 1988. Bronze 1996, 2008
Confederations Cup
Appearances: 5 (First in 1997)
Best results: Winners 1997, 2005
My national team
Brazil is the most successful national football team in the history of the game. They have been crowned World Champions a record five times. Brazil took the title in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002. They have participated in all World Cups and have fostered some of the biggest names in the game.
Pelé is widely regarded as the best player in the history of football and won three World Cups. In 1958 the youngster Pelé inspired Brazil to their first trophy while he led the 1970 team to glory. The 1970 team is regarded by many as the best football team ever.
The 1982 team that boasted Zico, Eder, Socrates and many others are also held in high esteem, although they failed to win the World Cup. In 1994 a more pragmatic Brazil won the World Cup in the USA powered by the goals of Romario and Bebeto. In 2002 Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho led the way to the triumph against Germany in the final. Brazil have furthermore won the Copa America eight times.
The list of great Brazilian footballers is almost endless, but apart from the abovementioned the most important players are; Gerson, Garrincha, Rivelino, Carlos Alberto, Tostao, Roberto Carlos, Dunga and Kaká.
Cicinho made his debut for Brazil against Guatemala on 27 April 2005. Just two months later he played a pivotal role in the Confederations Cup final victory over Argentina. As of 1 June 2008, he had played 15 official matches for Brazil, including two at the 2006 World Cup, and he has scored one goal – in a friendly against the United Arab Emirates.
Pelé is widely regarded as the best player in the history of football and won three World Cups. In 1958 the youngster Pelé inspired Brazil to their first trophy while he led the 1970 team to glory. The 1970 team is regarded by many as the best football team ever.
The 1982 team that boasted Zico, Eder, Socrates and many others are also held in high esteem, although they failed to win the World Cup. In 1994 a more pragmatic Brazil won the World Cup in the USA powered by the goals of Romario and Bebeto. In 2002 Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho led the way to the triumph against Germany in the final. Brazil have furthermore won the Copa America eight times.
The list of great Brazilian footballers is almost endless, but apart from the abovementioned the most important players are; Gerson, Garrincha, Rivelino, Carlos Alberto, Tostao, Roberto Carlos, Dunga and Kaká.
Cicinho made his debut for Brazil against Guatemala on 27 April 2005. Just two months later he played a pivotal role in the Confederations Cup final victory over Argentina. As of 1 June 2008, he had played 15 official matches for Brazil, including two at the 2006 World Cup, and he has scored one goal – in a friendly against the United Arab Emirates.
Apperances for Brazil
Caps: 17 Goals: 1 Won: 12 Draw: 4 Lost: 1
*Correct as at 1 June 2008
** Brazil score shown first
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Score | Goals |
| 2005 | ||||
| 27 Apr 2005 | v Guatemala (H) | Friendly | 3-0 | |
| 16 Jun 2005 | v Greece (Leipzig) | Confederations Cup | 3-0 | |
| 19 Jun 2005 | v Mexico (Hannover) | Confederations Cup | 1-0 | |
| 22 June 2005 | v Japan (Köln) | Confederations Cup | 2-2 | |
| 25 Jun 2005 | v Germany (Nuremberg) | Confederations Cup | 3-2 | |
| 29 Jun 2005 | v Argentina (Frankfurt) | Confederations Cup | 4-1 | |
| 6 Sep 2005 | v FC Sevilla* (A) | Friendly | 1-1 | |
| 9 Oct 2005 | v Bolivia (A) | WCQ | 1-1 | |
| 12 Nov 2005 | v United Arab Emirates (A) | Friendly | 8-0 |  |
| 2006 | ||||
| 1 Mar 2006 | v Russia (A) | Friendly | 1-0 | |
| 30 May 2006 | v Luzern XI* (A) | Friendly | 8-0 | |
| 4 Jun 2006 | v New Zealand (Genève) | Friendly | 4-0 | |
| 22 Jun 2006 | v Japan (Dortmund) | FIFA World Cup | 4-1 | |
| 1 Jul 2006 | v France (Frankfurt) | FIFA World Cup | 0-1 | |
| 16 Aug 2006 | v Norway (A) | Friendly | 1-1 | |
| 3 Sep 2006 | v Argentina (London) | Friendly | 3-0 | |
| 5 Sep 2006 | v Wales (London) | Friendly | 2-0 |
*Correct as at 1 June 2008
** Brazil score shown first
