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Kaka and Robinho of Brazil celebrate - Source: Reuters -
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Brazil
BRA
Nickname: Canarinho
Coach: Dunga (since 2006)
Qualifying region: South America (CONMEBOL)
Home kit: Gold shirt with green detail, blue
shorts, white socks
Away kit: Blue shirt with gold & white detail,
white shorts, blue socks
2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign:
Brazil qualified top of the closely fort South American
region, one point ahead of Chile and Paraguay, and ahead of
Argentina and Uruguay.
2010 FIFA World Cup Group: G (along with North
Korea, Ivory Coast & Portugal)
FIFA World Ranking: 1
World Cup history:
Brazil has qualified for every World Cup since its
inception in 1930, making 2010 South Africa Brazil's 19th World Cup
appearance
Brazil has won the trophy five times (2002, 1994, 1970, 1962, 1958)
and been Runner Up twice (1998, 1950) and Third place twice (1938,
1978). Brazil was host nation in 1950
After winning the trophy for the third time (1970) Brazil was allowed to keep it
In 2006 (Germany) Brazil reached the Quarter Finals but lost 1-0 to France
Trophy case: Copa America winners 1989, 1997,
1999, 2004, 2007
Confederations Cup 2009, 2005, 1997
Olympic Silver - 1984, 1988
Olympic Bronze - 1996, 2008
Key Players: Kaka, Lucio (C), Julio Cesar, Luis Fabiano, Diego
Group Matches (G):
v PRK - Jun 16 at 6.30am in Johannesburg
v CIV - Jun 21 at 6.30am in Johannesburg
v POR - Jun 26 at 2.00am in Durban -
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