Prime
1958, 1970, 1994 or 2002? Pelé twice, Romário in the heat, or the three R's. All of them are playable.
Editorial verdict
Our pick is 1970. The 1958 side announced Pelé and 2002 restored Brazil's attacking mythology, but the Mexico team joined a perfect World Cup record to a front five whose movement still defines jogo bonito.
Candidate 1
The first star. Pelé at 17, Garrincha on the right, a World Cup in Sweden.
Open squad page →1958
Vicente Feola
Starting XI
Candidate 2
The aesthetic peak. Pelé, Jairzinho, Tostão and a 4–1 final against Italy.
Open squad page →1970
Mário Zagallo
Starting XI
Candidate 3
Romário as the blade. A fourth star won the ugly way in Pasadena.
Open squad page →1994
Carlos Alberto Parreira
Starting XI
Candidate 4
The three R's. Ronaldo's redemption World Cup, and a fifth star on the shirt.
Open squad page →2002
Luiz Felipe Scolari
Starting XI
Candidate 5
Ancelotti's current side. Vinícius and Rodrygo against Pelé, Romário and the three R's.
Open squad page →2026
Carlo Ancelotti
Starting XI
Brazil 1958 vs Brazil 1970
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