Mexico vs. Brazil: A Historical Matchup of Football Titans

Introduction

The rivalry between the Mexico National Football Team and Brazil National Football Team is one of the most storied in international football. These two teams have met 41 times since 1950, with Brazil holding a significant advantage in the head-to-head record. However, Mexico has had its moments of triumph over the Seleção, and the rivalry has produced some of the most memorable matches in football history.

Historical Timeline

1950s

• The teams first met in the 1950 FIFA World Cup, with Brazil winning 4-0.
• Four years later, they met again in the 1954 FIFA World Cup, with Brazil winning 5-0.

1960s

• In 1960, Mexico defeated Brazil for the first time, winning 3-1 in a friendly match.
• The teams met again in the 1962 FIFA World Cup, with Brazil winning 2-0.
• In 1968, Mexico held Brazil to a 0-0 draw in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Championship.

1970s

• The teams met in the 1970 FIFA World Cup, with Brazil winning 4-1.
• Four years later, they met again in the 1974 FIFA World Cup, with Brazil winning 1-0.

1980s

• In 1982, Mexico defeated Brazil for the second time, winning 1-0 in a friendly match.
• The teams met again in the 1986 FIFA World Cup, with Brazil winning 4-0.

1990s

• In 1993, Mexico defeated Brazil for the third time, winning 2-0 in a friendly match.
• The teams met again in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, with Brazil winning 2-0.
• In 1999, Mexico defeated Brazil for the fourth time, winning 1-0 in the Copa América.

2000s

• The teams met in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, with Brazil winning 3-0.
• Four years later, they met again in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, with Brazil winning 2-0.

2010s

• In 2012, Mexico defeated Brazil for the fifth time, winning 2-1 in a friendly match.
• The teams met again in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, with Brazil winning 2-0.
• In 2017, Mexico defeated Brazil for the sixth time, winning 3-0 in a friendly match.

2020s

• In 2021, the teams met in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, with Mexico winning 3-2.

Head-to-Head Record

Brazil holds a significant advantage in the head-to-head record, with 25 wins to Mexico's 6. The teams have drawn 10 times.

Goals Scored

Brazil has also scored more goals in the rivalry, with 82 to Mexico's 26.

World Cup Matches

The teams have met 6 times in the FIFA World Cup, with Brazil winning 5 of those matches.

Conclusion

The rivalry between Mexico and Brazil is one of the most passionate and intense in international football. The two teams have produced some of the most memorable matches in the history of the sport, and the rivalry is sure to continue to captivate fans for years to come.

Tables

Table 1: Head-to-Head Record

Table 2: Goals Scored

Table 3: World Cup Matches