Last time Brazil won the World Cup: How devastating loss to Norway extends nation's drought

Brazil arrived in North America with legitimate hopes of ending its World Cup drought, but a Round of 16 loss to Norway on Sunday put a swift end to that quest.

A quiet first half gave way to two Erling Haaland goals late in the second, burying Brazil to the point that a late penalty against from Neymar was meaningless.

Brazil, which missed an earlier penalty and saw a handful of opportunities saved by Orjan Nyland, heads home disappointed with its World Cup hopes once again pushed off another four years.

Here's a look back at Brazil's last time winning the World Cup.

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When was the last time Brazil won the World Cup?

Brazil has won five World Cups, but it's been nearly a quarter-century since the nation's last title. Brazil last won the tournament in 2002; 2026 marks the squad's sixth consecutive World Cup without lifting the trophy.

Since winning in 2002, Brazil has only reached the semifinals once. The nation suffered a quarterfinal exit in four of five World Cups after 2002, and their Round of 16 exit against Norway marks their earliest elimination since 1990.

The drought is guaranteed to extend to at least 2030, as the next opportunity for Brazil in the World Cup will come 28 years after they last won the tournament.

Brazil World Cup drought

Here's every World Cup result for Brazil since winning in 2002:

Brazil's deepest run since 2002 also brought about the most embarrassing ending, as the team lost 7-1 to Germany in the semifinals in front of their home fans in 2014.

That defeat was followed up by quarterfinals losses to Belgium and Croatia, and any hopes of going deeper than the quarterfinals this time around ended swiftly with Haaland's two goals on Sunday.

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How many times has Brazil won the World Cup?

Brazil has won the World Cup five times, more than any other nation. Germany and Italy are next with four wins each, so no one can catch Brazil in 2026 with neither of those countries in contention: Germany were eliminated on penalties by Paraguay, while Italy failed to qualify.

Once the most dominant force on the world stage, Brazil will have to wait another four years to try and reassert itself in the World Cup after a sixth consecutive disappointing result.