
Brazil
CONMEBOL · Qualified directly
Brazil's 2026 Campaign
In the World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign for South America, Brazil finished fifth with 28 points from 18 matches. Their record was eight wins, four draws, and six losses, with 24 goals scored and 17 conceded, resulting in a goal difference of +7. Home comforts brought six wins and just one loss, while away form was less convincing, with two wins but five defeats. Defensively, they kept six clean sheets across the campaign, four of those on home turf.
At the World Cup itself, Brazil opened their Group C with a 1-1 draw, scoring and conceding once. This start reflects a team capable of finding the net but also vulnerable at the back – a familiar balancing act for the five-time champions.
Looking ahead, Brazil will hope to build on their mixed form in qualification and the group stage, aiming to tighten their defence and convert draws into wins. With a squad boasting both youthful flair and experienced heads, they remain a serious contender for honours despite the occasional wobble.
Qualifying campaign
Rank
5
Points
28
PPG (last 5)
1.40
Squad pedigree
14 of 24 squad players (58%) play club football in a top-5 European league.
Spotlight
League position
Position 5Points trajectory
Rank 5FIFA world ranking
#5
Manager
C. Ancelotti
Italy
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
World Cup - Qualification South America table
Brazil's Form in World Cup 2026 and Qualifiers
Brazil's journey through the World Cup 2026 group stage has been steady if unspectacular, with a solitary draw in their opening match leaving them third in Group C. Their performance in the South American qualifiers showed a mixed bag, as they secured 8 wins and 4 draws but also suffered 6 defeats, highlighting some inconsistency. Points have been dropped more through losses than stalemates, which suggests moments of vulnerability rather than stubborn resilience.
Their scoring record is notably stronger at home, with 18 goals compared to just 6 on the road, reflecting a side that thrives in familiar surroundings but struggles to replicate that potency away. Defensively, they have conceded more away from home, adding to the narrative of an uneven campaign. While their biggest win streak isn’t recorded, the recent spell of results includes draws, wins, and losses, indicating a somewhat streaky pattern rather than a steady climb.
In short, Brazil's form in this World Cup cycle is a cocktail of flair and frailty — enough to keep fans hopeful but with just enough wobble to keep opponents on their toes.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Brazil's Home and Away Form in World Cup 2026 Qualification
Brazil's scoring prowess at home is certainly evident, with 18 goals netted on home soil compared to just 6 away. Their defence also holds better at home, conceding only 5 goals versus 12 away, which might explain their four clean sheets at home against just two on the road. This contrast suggests a team that feels much more comfortable and confident in front of their own fans.
However, the away form shows a vulnerability, with five losses on the road compared to a single defeat at home. For Brazil to truly contend for glory in the World Cup 2026, tightening up defensively away from home will be as crucial as maintaining their attacking threat at home. It’s a tale as old as time: fortress at home, fragile away.
Fipster's Record on Brazil
Fipster has started the World Cup 2026 campaign with a modest but promising record on Brazil, scoring a star in its sole graded prediction so far. The model seems to fancy Brazil’s chances, although with only one fixture scored, it’s still early days in building a reliable track record.
Given Brazil’s storied history as five-time World Cup champions and their steady form through World Cup qualification, Fipster’s early confidence might just be well placed. Expect more predictions and perhaps a few dry observations as the tournament progresses.
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Club | League | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goalkeeper | 26 | 0 | 0 | 2351 | 6.78 | |||
| 12 | Goalkeeper | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1588 | 7.21 | |||
| 23 | Goalkeeper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |||
| 3 | Defender | 32 | 3 | 4 | 2751 | 7.39 | |||
| 4 | Defender | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1049 | 7.35 | |||
| 6 | Defender | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1105 | 6.78 | |||
| 13 | Defender | 4 | 0 | 0 | 212 | 6.83 | |||
| 14 | Defender | 27 | 4 | 3 | 2175 | 7.10 | |||
| 15 | Defender | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1279 | 7.18 | |||
| 16 | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 24 | Defender | 28 | 2 | 2 | 2336 | 7.31 | |||
| 2 | Midfielder | 33 | 2 | 1 | 2250 | 7.02 | |||
| 5 | Midfielder | 34 | 9 | 2 | 2599 | 7.25 | |||
| 7 | Midfielder | 33 | 14 | 5 | 2617 | 7.51 | |||
| 8 | Midfielder | 30 | 9 | 5 | 2471 | 7.49 | |||
| 11 | Midfielder | 23 | 13 | 3 | 1298 | 7.73 | |||
| 17 | Midfielder | 30 | 1 | 3 | 2648 | 7.13 | |||
| 18 | Midfielder | 12 | 7 | 2 | 1071 | 7.38 | |||
| 20 | Midfielder | 12 | 3 | 0 | 839 | 7.18 | |||
| 9 | Attacker | 34 | 10 | 2 | 2503 | 7.13 | |||
| 10 | Attacker | 8 | 4 | 2 | 686 | 7.60 | |||
| 19 | Attacker | 12 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6.60 | |||
| 21 | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 22 | Attacker | 36 | 1 | 4 | 1079 | 6.61 | |||
| 25 | Attacker | 38 | 22 | 1 | 3304 | 6.94 | |||
| 26 | Attacker | 15 | 5 | 2 | 1128 | 6.96 |