1955 in Brazilian football
The following article presents a summary of the 1955 football (soccer) season in Brazil, which was the 54th season of competitive football in the country.
Torneio Rio-São Paulo
Final Standings
| Position | Team | Points | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portuguesa | 13 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 15 | 11 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 13 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 19 | 13 |
| 3 | Botafogo | 11 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 4 | Flamengo | 10 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 2 |
| 5 | Santos | 9 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 21 | -4 |
| 6 | América | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 24 | -6 |
| 7 | Vasco da Gama | 7 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 8 | Fluminense | 7 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 21 | -8 |
| 9 | São Paulo | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 16 | -5 |
| 10 | Corinthians | 5 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 23 | -5 |
Championship playoff
Portuguesa declared as the Torneio Rio-São Paulo champions.
State championship champions
(1)Goytacaz won a competition named Supercampeonato (Superchampionship), 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.
| Date | Opposition | Result | Score | Brazil scorers | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 1955 |  Chile | D | 1-1 | Pinheiro | Bernardo O'Higgins Cup |
| September 20, 1955 | Chile | W | 2-1 | Maurinho, Álvaro | Bernardo O'Higgins Cup |
| November 13, 1955 |  Paraguay | W | 2-1 | Zizinho (2), Sabará | Taça Oswaldo Cruz |
| November 17, 1955 | Paraguay | D | 3-3 | Maurinho, Canhoteiro, Humberto | Taça Oswaldo Cruz |
References
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