2022 World Cup: Brazil's Incredible Record Against African Teams Broken By Cameroon

On the way out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Cameroon made history with its victory over Brazil, becoming the first African nation to defeat La Seleccao at a tournament

The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon made history in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Group match against Brazil in Qatar.

They not only became the first African team to defeat La Seleccao at the global showpiece event but also the first to not lose against the South Americans. Up to that point, Brazil had not much as drawn with or lost to a team from the continent in the tournament. Cameroon, the only team from Africa to have ever beaten Brazil - 2003 FIFA Confederations - made it two wins against their esteemed opponents.

Brazil's complete record against African teams:

P: 31 W: 27 D: 2 L: 2

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vs South Africa

Played five matches. Won all five.

vs Egypt

Played six matches. Won all six.

vs Cameroon

Played seven matches. Won five, and lost two.

vs Morocco

Played two matches. Won both of them.

vs Tunisia

Played two matches. Won both of them.

vs Nigeria

Played two matches. Won one and drew the other.

vs Zimbabwe

Played one match. Won one.

vs Ivory Coast

Played one match. Won one.

vs Zambia

Played one match. Won one.

vs Gabon

Played one match. Won one.

vs Tanzania

Played one match. Won one

vs DRC

Played one match. Won one.

vs Senegal

Played one match. Drew it.

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The five-times African champions became the team from the continent to beat Brazil at the World Cup and could have advanced had Serbia draw with Switzerland.

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