As three-time champions, Brazil needed no introduction at the 1990 World Cup. Under Sebastião Lazaroni, they were ready to write the next chapter.
Brazil showed enough quality to navigate the group stage, but their campaign ended in the knockout rounds before the latter stages. Their defence proved to be the backbone of the campaign, conceding just 2 goals in 4 outings.
Brazil looked unstoppable in the group stage, winning every match and signalling their intentions early. In the knockout rounds, they were narrowly knocked out by Argentina in the Round of 16. The narrowest of defeats against Argentina ended what had been a promising tournament run.
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Conceded just 2 in 4 matches.
Müller led Brazil's attack with 2 goals at the 1990 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Careca, both with 2.
Conceded in only 2 of 4 matches
The tactical mind behind Brazil's 1990 campaign. 3 wins from 4 under Lazaroni leading Brazil at his first World Cup.
Brazil employed an attacking style under Lazaroni, characterized by swift counter-attacks and skillful playmaking. However, they struggled defensively against top opponents like Argentina.
