When it comes to success in football, Brazil is the greatest name of all time. Because their dominance in football is almost unparalleled. In the history of football, in terms of legacy, achievements, or iconic players—Brazil stands out. Their trophy cabinet also boasts the glory of five World Cup titles, along with nine continental championships.
However, in recent times, Brazil’s performance has not done justice to its name. Players like Vinícius and Rodrygo have been continuously associated with disappointments. Although they have done well in the Club Arena, They have not highlighted their star individuality on the National side yet.
Since the debacle in the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Brazil has still to look for good fortune. In the 2024 Copa América, held in the United States, the Brazilian team once again let their supporters down. Although they barely made it out of the group stage, they were knocked out in the semifinals by Uruguay. Much like the quarterfinals of the Qatar World Cup, they were eliminated in a penalty shootout. After a goalless draw in regulation time, Brazil lost 4-2 in the shootout and ending tournament hopes.
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The situation in the South American World Cup qualifiers has been equally tough for Brazil. After 12 matches, they are in 5th place with 5 wins, 4 losses, and 3 draws. The current champions, Argentina, are leading the standings, with 8 wins and 3 losses in 12 matches. To secure a place in the 2026 World Cup, Brazil needs to be in the top six out of 10 teams. While it might seem feasible on paper, it is a tough challenge for Brazil. They have failed to secure victories in their last two World Cup qualifying matches, and the upcoming matches will give further tests.
In 2024, Brazil played a total of 14 matches, including the Copa América, friendly matches, and World Cup qualifiers. Of these, they won 6, drew 7, and lost 1. The year started on a positive note under coach Dorival Junior with a 1-0 victory over England at Wembley. Brazil followed this up with a hard-fought 3-3 draw against Spain at Santiago Bernabéu. Expectations were high for the Copa América, but they ended with a series of disappointments.
Brazil will face tough challenges right from the start of the World Cup qualifiers in March 2025. On March 20, they will take on the powerful Colombia team, followed by a match against Argentina on March 25. These two results could significantly impact Brazil’s qualification chances.
Brazil’s 2025 match schedule
| March 20 | Brazil vs. Colombia |
| March 25 | Brazil vs. Argentina |
| June 5 | Brazil vs. Ecuador |
| June 10 | Brazil vs. Paraguay |
| September 10 | Brazil vs. Chile |
| September 15 | Brazil vs. Bolivia |
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