What is the nickname of the Brazil national football team?

The nickname of the Brazil national football team is Seleção, meaning “The Selection” in Portuguese.

The name reflects the team’s identity as Brazil’s national selection rather than a club side. In Brazilian football, Seleção is often used on its own, while the fuller expression Seleção Brasileira means “Brazilian Selection.” It is one of the country’s most familiar sporting labels.

Brazil also has several descriptive nicknames. Canarinho, meaning “Little Canary,” refers to the yellow color traditionally associated with the team’s shirts. Amarelinha, or “Little Yellow One,” is another common reference to that famous kit, while Verde-Amarela means “Green-Yellow.”

Seleção should not be confused with the nicknames of other major national teams. Germany is Die Mannschaft, Spain is La Roja and Italy is Gli Azzurri. Brazil’s record five World Cup titles, won between 1958 and 2002, helped make its national-team identity globally recognizable.