The Brazil national football team participated in the 1974 FIFA World Cup, and in doing so maintained their record of being the only team to enter every World Cup Finals. Brazil finished in fourth place, having failed to top their group in the second group phase. Qualifying Brazil qualified as defending champions, having won the 1970 FIFA World Cup. The Cup First round Group 2 Second round Group A Netherlands qualified for the final match, and Brazil qualified for the third place match. Third-place match Starting 11 |} Goalscorers 3 goals Rivelino 2 goals Jairzinho 1 goal Valdomiro External links 1974 FIFA World Cup on FIFA.com Details at RSSSF History of the World Cup-1974 Planet World Cup - West Germany 1974 Countries at the 1974 FIFA World Cup