Brazil vs Italy
head-to-head record
- Brazil wins
- 8
- Draws
- 3
- Italy wins
- 5
16 meetings, 1938 to 2013Goals: Brazil 30, Italy 23
Brazil and Italy have met 16 times since 1938. Brazil have won 8, Italy 5, and 3 matches ended level. They last met on 22 June 2013, when Brazil won 4–2 at the Confederations Cup.
The 16 meetings have produced 53 goals, 3.31 per game. The biggest win is Brazil’s 4–1 in the U.S.A. Bicentennial Cup Tournament in 1976. Brazil are unbeaten in the last seven meetings (4 wins, 3 draws). They went 17 years without meeting, between 1938 and 1956.
Who has won more, Brazil or Italy?
All matches16 matches
Competitive9 matches
Friendlies7 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Brazil 30, Italy 233.31 per game
- First meeting
- Brazil 1–2 ItalyWorld Cup, 16 Jun 1938
- Most recent
- Brazil 4–2 ItalyConfederations Cup, 22 Jun 2013
- Brazil’s biggest win
- Brazil 4–1 ItalyU.S.A. Bicentennial Cup Tournament, 31 May 1976
- Italy’s biggest win
- Italy 3–0 BrazilFriendly, 12 May 1963
- Most goals in a meeting
- Brazil 4–2 ItalyConfederations Cup, 22 Jun 2013
- Current run
- Brazil unbeaten in 7
- Biggest upset
- Italy 3–2 BrazilWorld Cup, 5 Jul 1982Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 19%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Brazil 2077 (6th), Italy 1964 (12th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Brazil4Italy2
Confederations Cup
Salvador, Brazil
- Italy2Brazil2
Friendly
Geneva, Switzerland (neutral)
- Italy0Brazil3
Confederations Cup
Pretoria, South Africa (neutral)
- Brazil2Italy0
Friendly
London, England (neutral)
- Italy3Brazil3
Tournoi de France
Lyon, France (neutral)
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Brazil win and drops with every Italy win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Brazil's home games
2 matches
200
BrazilDrawsItaly
In Italy's home games
4 matches
103
BrazilDrawsItaly
At neutral venues
10 matches
532
BrazilDrawsItaly
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Brazil | Draws | Italy | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7–10 |
| World Cup | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9–7 |
| Confederations Cup | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7–2 |
| Tournoi de France | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3–3 |
| U.S.A. Bicentennial Cup Tournament | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 1 | 3 | |
| 1950s | 2 | 5 | |
| 1960s | 1 | 3 | |
| 1970s | 4 | 15 | |
| 1980s | 2 | 6 | |
| 1990s | 2 | 6 | |
| 2000s | 2 | 5 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 10 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Brazil | Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 22009 | 21938 to 1956 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 71989 to 2013 | 21994 to 1997 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 17 July 1994 to 8 June 1997.
Top scorers in Brazil vs Italy
- 1Paolo RossiItaly3
- 2FredBrazil2
- 3Luís FabianoBrazil2
Scorer records exist for 6 of the 16 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Penalty shootouts
- Brazil 0–0 ItalyWorld Cup, 17 Jul 1994Brazil won on penalties
Questions answered
How many times have Brazil and Italy played each other?
16 times, starting on 16 June 1938. 9 of those meetings were competitive and 7 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Brazil and Italy?
Brazil, with 8 wins to 5. 3 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Brazil vs Italy?
Brazil’s 4–1 win in the U.S.A. Bicentennial Cup Tournament on 31 May 1976 in New Haven.
When did Brazil and Italy last play?
On 22 June 2013 in Salvador, when Brazil won 4–2 at the Confederations Cup.
What is the competitive record between Brazil and Italy?
In 9 competitive matches, Brazil have 5 wins, Italy have 2, and 2 ended level.
Have Brazil and Italy met in a penalty shootout?
Yes, once. Most recently at the World Cup on 17 July 1994, when Brazil won the shootout after a 0–0 draw.
Every Brazil vs Italy result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 4–2 | Italy | Confederations Cup | Salvador, Brazil | |
| Italy | 2–2 | Brazil | Friendly | Geneva, Switzerland (neutral) | |
| Italy | 0–3 | Brazil | Confederations Cup | Pretoria, South Africa (neutral) | |
| Brazil | 2–0 | Italy | Friendly | London, England (neutral) | |
| Italy | 3–3 | Brazil | Tournoi de France | Lyon, France (neutral) | |
| Brazil | 0–0Brazil on pens | Italy | World Cup | Pasadena, United States (neutral) | |
| Italy | 0–1 | Brazil | Friendly | Bologna, Italy | |
| Italy | 3–2 | Brazil | World Cup | Barcelona, Spain (neutral) | |
| Brazil | 2–1 | Italy | World Cup | Buenos Aires, Argentina (neutral) | |
| Brazil | 4–1 | Italy | U.S.A. Bicentennial Cup Tournament | New Haven, United States (neutral) | |
| Italy | 2–0 | Brazil | Friendly | Rome, Italy | |
| Brazil | 4–1 | Italy | World Cup | Mexico City, Mexico (neutral) | |
| Italy | 3–0 | Brazil | Friendly | Milan, Italy | |
| Brazil | 2–0 | Italy | Friendly | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Italy | 3–0 | Brazil | Friendly | Milan, Italy | |
| Brazil | 1–2 | Italy | World Cup | Marseille, France (neutral) |
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.