Roca Cup

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Roca Cup, or Copa Roca, was a football trophy played between Argentina and Brazil from 1914 to 1976 in South America. The two nations met irregularly, and the format changed several times; Brazil won the last edition in 1976 and has the most titles with eight. The cup was created by Julio Argentino Roca, a former Argentine president who was serving as ambassador in Brazil, and he donated the trophy to promote healthy rivalry and help football grow.

The competition was held in different countries. At first there was a plan for three consecutive years in one country, but formats varied over the years. From 1939 onward, the cup used a two-legged format (one game in each country) and, if needed, a playoff to decide the champion. Since 1957, the winner was decided by the goal difference across the two games. In 1971 the cup ended in a draw after two matches.

Pelé made his Brazil debut in the 1957 match at the Maracanã during the Cup. From 1940 onward, Brazil won most editions, with Argentina winning some early years. The Cup was abolished in 1976.