Brazil hold the record for the most consecutive wins at the World Cup finals, with 11 victories between a 2-1 win over Turkey in 2002 stretching until their 1-0 defeat to France in the 2006 quarter finals.

Brazil were knocked out in 1978 on goal difference at the second group stage held that year, despite a seven-game unbeaten run in the tournament.

Brazil originally played in white, but a newspaper competition for a new kit design led to the adoption of a strip incorporating the four colours of the Brazilian flag. The yellow jersey with green trim and blue shorts has been worn ever since 1954.