Brazil vs Netherlands
head-to-head record
- Brazil wins
- 3
- Draws
- 5
- Netherlands wins
- 4
12 meetings, 1963 to 2014Goals: Brazil 15, Netherlands 18
Brazil and Netherlands have met 12 times since 1963. Netherlands have won 4, Brazil 3, and 5 matches ended level. They last met on 12 July 2014, when Netherlands won 3–0 at the World Cup.
The 12 meetings have produced 33 goals, 2.75 per game. The biggest win is Netherlands’ 3–0 at the World Cup in 2014. Netherlands are unbeaten in the last four meetings (2 wins, 2 draws). They went 15 years without meeting, between 1974 and 1989.
Who has won more, Brazil or Netherlands?
All matches12 matches
Competitive5 matches
Friendlies7 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Brazil 15, Netherlands 182.75 per game
- First meeting
- Netherlands 1–0 BrazilFriendly, 2 May 1963
- Most recent
- Brazil 0–3 NetherlandsWorld Cup, 12 Jul 2014
- Brazil’s biggest win
- Brazil 3–1 NetherlandsFriendly, 8 Jun 1999
- Netherlands’ biggest win
- Brazil 0–3 NetherlandsWorld Cup, 12 Jul 2014
- Most goals in a meeting
- Netherlands 2–3 BrazilWorld Cup, 9 Jul 1994
- Current run
- Netherlands unbeaten in 4
- Biggest upset
- Netherlands 1–0 BrazilFriendly, 2 May 1963Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 29%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Brazil 2077 (6th), Netherlands 2038 (9th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Brazil0Netherlands3
World Cup
Brasília, Brazil
- Brazil0Netherlands0
Friendly
Goiânia, Brazil
- Netherlands2Brazil1
World Cup
Port Elizabeth, South Africa (neutral)
- Netherlands2Brazil2
Friendly
Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Brazil3Netherlands1
Friendly
Goiânia, Brazil
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Brazil win and drops with every Netherlands 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
4 matches
121
BrazilDrawsNetherlands
In Netherlands's home games
4 matches
121
BrazilDrawsNetherlands
At neutral venues
4 matches
112
BrazilDrawsNetherlands
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Brazil | Draws | Netherlands | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10–8 |
| World Cup | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5–10 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1 | 1 | |
| 1970s | 1 | 2 | |
| 1980s | 1 | 1 | |
| 1990s | 6 | 23 | |
| 2010s | 3 | 6 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Brazil | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 21989 to 1994 | 21963 to 1974 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 71989 to 1999 | 41999 to 2014 |
The longest run of draws is 3, from 31 August 1996 to 5 June 1999.
Top scorers in Brazil vs Netherlands
- 1Wesley SneijderNetherlands2
Scorer records exist for 5 of the 12 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Penalty shootouts
- Brazil 1–1 NetherlandsWorld Cup, 7 Jul 1998Brazil won on penalties
Questions answered
How many times have Brazil and Netherlands played each other?
12 times, starting on 2 May 1963. 5 of those meetings were competitive and 7 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Brazil and Netherlands?
Netherlands, with 4 wins to 3. 5 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Brazil vs Netherlands?
Netherlands’ 3–0 win at the World Cup on 12 July 2014 in Brasília.
When did Brazil and Netherlands last play?
On 12 July 2014 in Brasília, when Netherlands won 3–0 at the World Cup.
What is the competitive record between Brazil and Netherlands?
In 5 competitive matches, Brazil have 1 win, Netherlands have 3, and 1 ended level.
Have Brazil and Netherlands met in a penalty shootout?
Yes, once. Most recently at the World Cup on 7 July 1998, when Brazil won the shootout after a 1–1 draw.
Every Brazil vs Netherlands result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 0–3 | Netherlands | World Cup | Brasília, Brazil | |
| Brazil | 0–0 | Netherlands | Friendly | Goiânia, Brazil | |
| Netherlands | 2–1 | Brazil | World Cup | Port Elizabeth, South Africa (neutral) | |
| Netherlands | 2–2 | Brazil | Friendly | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Brazil | 3–1 | Netherlands | Friendly | Goiânia, Brazil | |
| Brazil | 2–2 | Netherlands | Friendly | Salvador, Brazil | |
| Brazil | 1–1Brazil on pens | Netherlands | World Cup | Marseille, France (neutral) | |
| Netherlands | 2–2 | Brazil | Friendly | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Netherlands | 2–3 | Brazil | World Cup | Dallas, United States (neutral) | |
| Netherlands | 0–1 | Brazil | Friendly | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Netherlands | 2–0 | Brazil | World Cup | Dortmund, Germany (neutral) | |
| Netherlands | 1–0 | Brazil | Friendly | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.