England and Brazil have played each other since 1956, and the games have rarely lacked drama. They have met at the World Cup four times, and one of those games, in 1970, is still discussed more than half a century later. This guide covers the England National Football Team Vs Brazil National Football Team record, the latest 10 meetings in a results table, the key moments and the numbers behind them.
All-Time Head-to-Head Record
The two nations have met 27 times in men’s football. At the time of the March 2024 game, England had won four of 26 matches, with 11 draws and 11 Brazil wins, according to The FA’s match centre. Adding Brazil’s 1–0 win that evening makes it:
| Stat | England | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 27 | 27 |
| Wins | 4 | 12 |
| Draws | 11 | 11 |
England’s four wins came in 1956 (4–2), 1984 (2–0 at the Maracanã), 1990 (1–0 at Wembley) and 2013 (2–1 at Wembley). Their first meeting, a 4–2 England win at Wembley in May 1956, remains the only time England have scored more than two against Brazil.
At the World Cup the record is Brazil 3 wins and 1 draw: 0–0 in 1958, then Brazil wins in 1962 (3–1), 1970 (1–0) and 2002 (2–1).
Latest 10 Matches: Full Results Table
Newest first, with results from England’s perspective. This is the main part of the England National Football Team Vs Brazil National Football Team record.
| # | Date | Fixture | Score | Competition | Venue | Result (England) | Key Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 Mar 2024 | England v Brazil | 0–1 | International Friendly | Wembley, London | Loss | Endrick (17) scored in the 80th minute from a Vinícius Júnior assist. Attendance 83,664. Dorival Júnior’s first game as Brazil coach. |
| 2 | 14 Nov 2017 | England v Brazil | 0–0 | International Friendly | Wembley, London | Draw | Southgate used a 3-5-2. Fernandinho hit the post for Brazil. |
| 3 | 2 Jun 2013 | Brazil v England | 2–2 | International Friendly | Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro | Draw | Fred put Brazil ahead; Oxlade-Chamberlain and Rooney put England in front; Paulinho equalised. Played to reopen the renovated Maracanã. |
| 4 | 6 Feb 2013 | England v Brazil | 2–1 | International Friendly | Wembley, London | Win | Rooney 27′, Fred 48′, Lampard 60′. Hart saved a Ronaldinho penalty. Attendance 87,453. England’s first win over Brazil in 23 years. |
| 5 | 14 Nov 2009 | Brazil v England | 1–0 | International Friendly | Khalifa Stadium, Doha | Loss | Nilmar scored early with a header from Elano’s cross. |
| 6 | 1 Jun 2007 | England v Brazil | 1–1 | International Friendly | Wembley, London | Draw | The first match at the rebuilt Wembley. Terry scored from a Beckham free-kick; Diego equalised in stoppage time. Attendance 88,745. |
| 7 | 21 Jun 2002 | England v Brazil | 1–2 | FIFA World Cup, quarter-final | Shizuoka, Japan | Loss | Owen gave England the lead. Rivaldo equalised and Ronaldinho scored from a free-kick before being sent off. |
| 8 | 27 May 2000 | England v Brazil | 1–1 | International Friendly | Wembley, London | Draw | Owen 38′, França 45′. The last England game at the old Wembley. Attendance 73,956. |
| 9 | 10 Jun 1997 | Brazil v England | 1–0 | Le Tournoi de France | France | Loss | Brazil won 1–0 in the pre-World Cup tournament. |
| 10 | 11 Jun 1995 | England v Brazil | 1–3 | Umbro Cup | Wembley, London | Loss | Le Saux scored for England. Ronaldo, Juninho and Edmundo scored for Brazil. |
Note: the 2013 Wembley goal times are from the match record; some reports give Rooney’s goal at 26′. The 2002 and 1997 scorer details are from my recollection of the matches, apart from Owen’s goal, which the sources confirm.
What the Last 10 Matches Show
| Stat (last 10) | England | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 1 | 5 |
| Draws | 4 | 4 |
| Goals scored | 8 | 13 |
Brazil have won five of the last ten, and England one, with four draws. Brazil have outscored England 13 to 8.
England have been competitive at Wembley. Of the six matches at Wembley (1995, 2000, 2007, 2013, 2017, 2024), England have won once, drawn three times and lost twice. Their two defeats there were a 3–1 loss in 1995 and the 1–0 loss in 2024.
Neutral venues have been harder. England lost in Doha (2009), at the 2002 World Cup and in Paris (1997). Their only away result of note was the 2–2 draw at the Maracanã in 2013.
Draws are common. Eleven of the 27 meetings have been drawn. Four of the last ten finished level, three of them 1–1.
Key Moments in the Fixture
1970: The Banks Save
The most famous match in the series is the 1970 World Cup group game in Guadalajara. Jairzinho scored the only goal, but the game is best remembered for Gordon Banks’ diving save from Pelé’s header, which has been called the greatest save of all time. Brazil went on to win the tournament.
2002: Ronaldinho’s Free-Kick
In the World Cup quarter-final in Japan, Michael Owen gave England the lead, but Rivaldo equalised just before half-time. Early in the second half Ronaldinho lobbed David Seaman from a free-kick. He was sent off later in the half, but England could not use the extra man, and Brazil went on to win the tournament.
2007: Wembley Reopens
England’s first game at the rebuilt Wembley was against Brazil. Beckham returned to the squad and set up John Terry’s header on 68 minutes. England were within seconds of a win when Diego headed an equaliser in stoppage time from Gilberto Silva’s cross.
2013: Two Games in Four Months
England beat Brazil 2–1 at Wembley in February 2013, as part of the FA’s 150th anniversary. Hart saved Ronaldinho’s penalty, Rooney scored first, and Frank Lampard scored the winner. In June they drew 2–2 at the Maracanã. Substitute Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scored for England, as his father Mark had in England’s 1984 win there.
2024: Endrick Wins It at Wembley
Brazil’s first win over England since 2009 came in March 2024. Endrick, aged 17 years and 246 days, became the youngest senior international goal-scorer at Wembley. He came on as a substitute and finished into an empty net after Vinícius Júnior’s shot was saved. England’s XI was Pickford; Walker, Stones, Maguire, Chilwell; Rice, Gallagher; Gordon, Bellingham, Foden; Watkins.
Have They Met Since 2024?
As far as I could find, England and Brazil have not played each other since March 2024, and no new meeting is scheduled that I could confirm. They did not meet at the 2026 World Cup either. Brazil, then coached by Carlo Ancelotti, were beaten 2–1 by Norway in the round of 16, their earliest exit since 1990. England went on to reach the semi-finals and finished third, which one report described as their best World Cup result since the 1966 title.
Why the Fixture Matters
The England National Football Team Vs Brazil National Football Team fixture is one that both sides take seriously, even when it is a friendly. For England, a win over Brazil has historically been rare enough to be an event. Brazil’s players have often found Wembley a more difficult venue than their record elsewhere in Europe suggests, with three wins, two defeats and seven draws in 12 matches there before 2024.
Conclusion
The England National Football Team Vs Brazil National Football Team record favours Brazil clearly, with 12 wins to England’s four and 11 draws in 27 meetings. In the last 10 games Brazil have won five, England one and four have been drawn. The matches have still produced some of the best moments in international football, from Banks’ save to Beckham’s free-kick and Endrick’s winner. If the two meet again, England will want to add to their short list of wins.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many times have England and Brazil played each other?
They have played 27 times in men’s football, since 1956. Brazil have won 12, England four, and 11 have been drawn.
2. What was the score in the last England vs Brazil match?
Brazil won 1–0 at Wembley on 23 March 2024. Endrick scored in the 80th minute after coming on as a substitute.
3. When did England last beat Brazil?
England’s last win was 2–1 at Wembley on 6 February 2013. Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard scored for England, and Fred replied for Brazil.
4. How many times have England and Brazil met at the World Cup?
Four times: 1958 (0–0), 1962 (Brazil 3–1), 1970 (Brazil 1–0) and 2002 (Brazil 2–1). Brazil won three and one was a draw.
5. What was Brazil’s biggest win over England?
Brazil won 5–1 in Rio de Janeiro on 30 May 1964, in a friendly tournament. England’s biggest win in the fixture was the 4–2 victory at Wembley in 1956, their first meeting.
