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Zico attempts a shot for Brazil in the clash against Italy in the second round of the 1982 World CupCredits: CBF Archive

This Sunday, July 5, Brazil will face Norway in the World Cup round of 16. It will be the Seleção’s fifth match on this date, which includes one of the most memorable chapters in its history. Forty-four years ago, the 1982 team, one of the sides that most captivated the planet, brought its World Cup campaign to a close.

The team shone in the group stage, with three victories (2-1 over the Soviet Union, 4-1 over Scotland and 4-0 over New Zealand) and earned acclaim under Telê Santana for its beautiful game. The campaign ended in the second round. On July 5, 1982, Brazil was beaten 3-2 by Italy, a result that sent the Azzurra through to the semifinal.

Despite the setback and elimination, this Brazilian side remains unforgettable in world football. It is hard to imagine another team with a midfield made up of so many stars at the level of Toninho Cerezo, Sócrates, Falcão and Zico.

On July 5, 2021, Brazil defeated Peru 1-0 in the Copa América semifinal at Nilton Santos, with a goal by Lucas PaquetáCredits: Lucas Figueiredo/CBF

Brazil on other July 5s

In 2021, the Seleção beat Peru 1-0 and advanced to the Copa América final. Lucas Paquetá scored the winning goal at Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro. In that campaign, Brazil finished as runner-up.

In 1979, Brazil drew 1-1 with the Bahia state team at Fonte Nova in Salvador. Juary scored Brazil’s goal.

Finally, in 1972, Jairzinho secured a 1-0 win over Scotland in the Independence Cup at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro. The result sent Brazil to the final of the tournament, which it also won 1-0 against Portugal at the Maracanã. Jairzinho found the net again.

Jairzinho alongside the 1972 Independence Cup at the Brazilian National Team MuseumCredits: Lucas Figueiredo/CBF

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