The first Brazilian goal in a World Cup was scored by a lege
History of Henrique C. - Viseu, Portugal
The first Brazilian goal in a World Cup was scored by a legendary Fluminense player: João Coelho Netto, Preguinho, in Uruguay, in 1930. At 17 minutes of the second half of Brazil's debut against Yugoslavia, when the selection lost 2-0, he scored the goal that reduced the difference, but did not prevent the defeat. In addition to football, Preguinho also made his name on the club's athletics, basketball, football, hockey, swimming, diving, volleyball and water polo teams.