In fact, the current run of five World Cup tournaments without a title is Brazil's longest-ever run, making Neymar's international career one of unprecedented disappointment for the Selecao. Brazil have won five World Cup titles in their history, more than any other country around the world, but their last came back in 2002.

Read through Brazil's World Cup history, records and memorable moments. Follow their road to the tournament with the latest on their fixtures, group and coach. Brazil will be competing at the FIFA World Cup™ for a record-extending 23rd time next year.

Former Brazil goalkeeper and coach Emerson Leao has launched a scathing critique of Carlo Ancelotti's start as Selecao boss, warning the job is "much more difficult" than managing Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Brazil could be tempted into giving striker Richarlison a start on Tuesday, when they take on Japan at Ajinomoto Stadium in an international friendly. Boss Carlo Ancelotti opted to use Matheus Cunha, who is a natural attacking midfielder, up front against South Korea on Friday.

Football fans have been left surprised after Japan came from behind to defeat Brazil in their friendly match on Tuesday.

Brazil suffered a stunning 3–2 defeat to Japan, their first-ever loss to the Asian team. The defeat exposed mental weaknesses that Ancelotti says will be lessons for the World Cup preparation.

Though this will be nothing more than a friendly, it promises to be as much an attraction as many first-round games in the bloated, 48-team tournament, scheduled June 11-July 19.

Some doubted he could perform against the biggest teams but the teenager's start at Chelsea is capturing the imagination in his homeland

The son of Thiago Silva (41, Fluminensee), who is considered a legend of the Brazilian national team, has been selected for the England Under-15 national team, drawing attention. Silva said on his SNS on the 28th (Korea time) that his second son,