What is brazil national football team vs sweden national football team timeline?

The Brazil national football team and Sweden national football team have a history of facing off on the football field, with some notable matches taking place over the years. Here are some important dates in the timeline of their encounters:

  • June 29, 1958: Brazil defeats Sweden 5-2 in the final of the 1958 FIFA World Cup, which was held in Sweden. This was the first time Brazil won the World Cup, and they did it in style with a memorable performance by then 17-year-old Pelé.

  • July 7, 1978: Brazil and Sweden play to a 1-1 draw in the second round of the 1978 FIFA World Cup, which was held in Argentina. Neither team advanced to the next round, as Brazil finished third in their group and Sweden finished fourth.

  • June 18, 1994: Brazil defeats Sweden 1-0 in the semifinals of the 1994 FIFA World Cup, which was held in the United States. Brazil would go on to win the tournament, their fourth World Cup victory.

  • June 12, 2002: Brazil defeats Sweden 2-1 in the group stage of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, which was held in South Korea and Japan. Brazil would go on to win the tournament, their fifth World Cup victory.

  • August 15, 2012: Sweden defeats Brazil 1-0 in a friendly match played in Stockholm. It was the first time Sweden had beaten Brazil in over two decades.

  • June 27, 2018: Brazil defeats Sweden 1-0 in the round of 16 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which was held in Russia. Brazil would go on to be eliminated in the quarterfinals by Belgium.