1955 in Brazilian football


The following article presents a summary of the 1955 football season in Brazil, which was the 54th season of competitive football in the country.

Torneio Rio-São Paulo

Final Standings
PositionTeamPointsPlayedWonDrawnLostForAgainstDifference
1Portuguesa139531261511
2Palmeiras139612321913
3Botafogo11943212120
4Flamengo10942316142
5Santos994141721-4
6América993331824-6
7Vasco da Gama7923415150
8Fluminense793151521-8
9São Paulo692251116-5
10Corinthians591351823-5

Championship playoff
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Portuguesa declared as the Torneio Rio-São Paulo champions.

State championship champions

Goytacaz won a competition named Supercampeonato, which was an extra tournament.

Brazil national team

The following table lists all the games played by the Brazil national football team in official competitions and friendly matches during 1955.
DateOppositionResultScoreBrazil scorersCompetition
September 18, 1955D1-1PinheiroBernardo O'Higgins Cup
September 20, 1955W2-1Maurinho, ÁlvaroBernardo O'Higgins Cup
November 13, 1955W2-1Zizinho, SabaráTaça Oswaldo Cruz
November 17, 1955D3-3Maurinho, Canhoteiro, HumbertoTaça Oswaldo Cruz