FIFA World Cup (16 Days To Go) : Team Profile – BRAZIL

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 Brazil was the first team from CONMEBOL to book their place at Russia 2018.





FIFA Ranking: 2
Continent: South America Nickname: Samba Boys

 World Cup History:
Qualifying Campaigns : 20
 First stage appearances : 12
Semi final appearances :11
Finals: 7
Titles: 5
First World Cup : 1930
 Last World Cup :2014
Best outing :Champion (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)

Key Player: NEYMAR



Neymar is set to make his second appearance at a World Cup.

The Paris Saint-Germain star also won the 2015 FIFA Club World Cup title with former club Barcelona.

MATCHES:
June 17: BRAZIL vs SWITZERLAND

June 22: BRAZIL vs COSTA RICA

June 27: SERBIA vs BRAZIL

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