Brazil's connection with the World Cup runs deeper than any other team in the tournament, as the standard bearers of international football.
The Selecao have qualified for all 22 editions of the World Cup, stretching back to the inaugural competition in 1930, with more title wins than any other nation (five).
However, their star has fallen slightly since winning their last World Cup in 2002, with a fourth placed finish as hosts in 2014 their best return in the past two decades. They were also defeated by rivals Argentina in the final of the last Copa America in 2021 which they hosted.
Brazil head into the 2022 competition as FIFA's No.1-ranked side, and coach Tite will be looking to use the pressure of another failure to motivate his players to glory.
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Brazil World Cup odds to win
Despite losing ground to their European rivals on the world stage in recent years, Brazil's eye-catching topping of CONEMBOL qualifying has increased confidence for Tite and his squad.
The experienced coach is well stocked in all areas of his squad, with huge experience via Thiago Silva, Casemiro and Neymar, alongside the next wave of Brazilian talent led by Real Madrid duo Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo.
Here's how Brazil's pre-tournament chances to win the World Cup are rated by sportsbooks in several of the major global territories.
| Territory | Odds to win World Cup |
| U.S. (BetMGM) | +400 |
| U.K. (Sky Bet) | 4/1 |
| Canada (Sports Interaction) | 3.40 |
| Australia (Ladbrokes) | 5.00 |
Brazil World Cup fixtures schedule
Brazil begin their 2022 World Cup campaign up against Serbia on November 24 in Lusail, before facing Switzerland on November 28 in Doha, and ending their Group G push against Cameroon back in Lusail on December 2.
All three of Brazil's group-stage opponents have faced the Selecao in recent World Cup history, with Luiz Felipe Scolari's side beating Cameroon 4-1 in 2014.
Switzerland held Brazil to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener in 2018, and they both reached the knockout stages on the back of wins over Serbia.
No side has played in, and won, more World Cup games than Brazil and they have a strong unbeaten record in group-stage games. They have not lost in the groups since defeat to Norway back in 1998.
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Thurs, Nov. 24 | Brazil vs. Serbia | 2 p.m. | Lusail Stadium |
| Mon, Nov. 28 | Brazil vs. Switzerland | 11 a.m. | Stadium 974 |
| Fri, Dec. 2 | Cameroon vs. Brazil | 2 p.m. | Lusail Stadium |
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Brazil route to World Cup final
Brazil will be confident of easing their way out of Group G, and into the knockout stages, with Serbia and Switzerland likely to battle it out for second place.
Top spot for Brazil will continue an incredible record of finishing as group winners in every World Cup since 1982.
Round of 16
If Brazil do cruise through to the last 16 as Group G winners, they will face the runners up from Group H, which could be any one of four from Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea.
Second place in Group G will see them face off with whoever tops Group H.
Quarterfinals
Passage into the last 16 as Group G winners could line up a quarterfinal clash against against Group E leaders, which is likely to be Germany or Spain.
Runners up in the group will mean a potential meeting with Group F winners, with Belgium and Croatia set to do battle.
Semifinals
The most likely semifinal opponent if Brazil win Group G will be Group C winners Argentina in an eagerly anticipated South American derby.
Brazil have won three of their total four World Cup finals meetings with La Albiceleste, although Lionel Messi's Argentina famously beat their arch-rivals to lift the Copa America title last year.
If Brazil get through as the second-place team in Group G, a semifinal against either France or England looks highly likely.
Final
If Brazil reach the final, the options are broad on who they will face. If they win Group G, France look to be the strongest bet with second place bringing Argentina back into play for Tite.
Potential knockout round schedule — if Brazil finishes 1st in Group G
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Mon, Dec. 5 | Round of 16 | 2:00 p.m. | Stadium 974 |
| Fri, Dec. 9 | Quarterfinals | 10:00 a.m. | Education City Stadium |
| Tue, Dec. 13 | Semifinals | 2:00 p.m. | Lusail Stadium |
| Sat, Dec. 17* | Third Place Match | 10:00 a.m. | Khalifa International Stadium |
| Sun, Dec. 18 | Final | 10:00 a.m. | Lusail Stadium |
*Only in event of defeat in semifinals
Potential knockout schedule — if Brazil finishes 2nd in Group G
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Tues, Dec. 6 | Round of 16 | 2:00 p.m. | Lusail Stadium |
| Sat, Dec. 10 | Quarterfinals | 10:00 a.m. | Al Thumama Stadium |
| Wed, Dec. 14 | Semifinals | 2:00 p.m. | Al Bayt Stadium |
| Sat, Dec. 17* | Third Place Match | 10:00 a.m. | Khalifa International Stadium |
| Sun, Dec. 18 | Final | 10:00 a.m. | Lusail Stadium |
*Only in event of defeat in semifinals