1961 in Brazilian football
The following article presents a summary of the 1961 football (soccer) season in Brazil, which was the 60th season of competitive football in the country.
Taça Brasil
Semifinals
Final
Santos declared as the Taça Brasil champions by aggregate score of 6-2.
Torneio Rio-São Paulo
Final Stage
Flamengo declared as the Torneio Rio-São Paulo champions.
State championship champions
Brazilian clubs in international competitions
Brazil national team
The following table lists all the games played by the Brazil national football team in official competitions and friendly matches during 1961.
| Date |
Opposition |
Result |
Score |
Brazil scorers |
Competition |
| April 30, 1961 |
Paraguay |
W |
2-0 |
Coutinho, Pepe |
Taça Oswaldo Cruz |
| May 3, 1961 |
Paraguay |
W |
3-2 |
Coutinho (2), Quarentinha |
Taça Oswaldo Cruz |
| May 7, 1961 |
Chile |
W |
2-1 |
Garrincha, Didi |
Bernardo O'Higgins Cup |
| May 11, 1961 |
Chile |
W |
1-0 |
Gérson |
Bernardo O'Higgins Cup |
| June 29, 1961 |
Paraguay |
W |
3-2 |
Joel, Dida, Henrique Frade |
International Friendly |
References
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