The most prominent teams dominating soccer in the country are found in the strongholds of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. Soccer rivalry between the teams is very intense and the matches are always something to look forward to. Major rivalries include those between: The Corinthians and Sao Paulo both teams from the City of Sao Paulo. There is also the famous rivalry between Flamengo and Fluminese which has lasted over three decades.

Major soccer teams in Brazil include:

Sao Paulo Teams:

The Corinthians: One of the most prominent soccer clubs in South America, the Corinthians soccer club was established in 1910. Their home ground is the Estadio Parque Sao Jorge.

Sao Paulo FC: Another prominent Brazilian soccer club and one of the most successful on the continent. The club was established in 1935 and its home ground is the Morumbi Stadium with a capacity of 80,000.

Rio de Janeiro Teams:

Flamengo FC: This is a major Rio soccer team and one of the oldest in the country founded in 1895. The club’s home ground is the Maracana stadium which is one of the largest stadiums in the world with a capacity of 77,000.

Other prominent clubs in Rio include; Fluminese, Botofago and Vasco. Major clubs outside Rio and Sao Paulo include; Altetico Mineiro from Belo Horizonte, Vitoria FC from Bahia and Internacional from Port Alegre.