The Brazilian Football Association was founded in 1914, affiliated with CONMEBOL in 1916 and FIFA in 1923. The national team played their first game in 1914 losing 3-0 to Argentina.
Brazil are undoubtedly the most successful national team in the world. Having won 5 World Cups and 8 Copa Americas. Their record against England is formidable too.
Despite England getting a win and a draw in the two 2013 meetings they have only managed 3 other victories in 27 attempts; 1956 (the first meeting) 1984 and 1990.