England men · International friendly

England
v Brazil⁠

4–2

Full time

England v Brazil finished 4–2.

England
Taylor 3', Grainger 5', Taylor 65', Grainger 84'
Brazil
Paulinho 53', Didi 55'
Date
Wednesday 9 May 1956 · England in 1956
Venue
Wembley Stadium, London
Competition
International friendly

Last checked 21 October 2026

Official meetings since 1956

England v Brazil stats

Full head-to-head

Meetings27In our results database
England wins4England perspective
Draws11Level at full time
Brazil wins12Brazil victories

England have scored 23 goals to Brazil's 35 across these meetings.

Individual fixture records

Who has scored most?

England · Fixture leader

2

Owen

2 goals against Brazil in matches we hold scorer data for.

Brazil · Fixture leader

2

Paulinho

Brazil's leading scorer against England in matches we hold scorer data for.

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