flag Brazil vs. Croatiaflag
June 14, Berlin, 4 a.m. kick off

flagBrazil vs. Australiaflag
June 19, Munich, 1 a.m. kick off

flagBrazil vs. Japanflag
June 23, Dortmund, 4 a.m. kick off


(kick off Japan time)

Road to Germany: Finished top of the South American qualifying group ahead of archrival Argentina on goal difference, losing just twice in 18 games.

Manager: Carlos Alberto Parreira. He led Brazil to World Cup success at USA '94.