Brazil - A history of the national football team By hsuan Jul 21, 1914 Play first match A combination of Rio De Janeiro and Sao Paulo played Exeter City in the Fluminese stadium to form Brazil's first national match. May 29, 1919 South American Championship Oct 22, 1922 South American Championship May 11, 1949 South American Championship Period: Jul 7, 1957 to Jul 18, 1971 Pele Jun 29, 1958 World Cup Jun 17, 1962 World Cup Jun 21, 1970 World Cup Jul 16, 1989 Copa America Jul 17, 1994 World Cup Jun 29, 1997 Copa America Dec 21, 1997 Confederations Cup Jul 18, 1999 Copa America Jun 30, 2002 World Cup Jul 25, 2004 Copa America Jun 29, 2005 Confederations Cup Jul 15, 2007 Copa America Jun 28, 2009 Confederations Cup