The year 1979 was the 78th season of competitive football (soccer) in Brazil.

Semifinals Final Internacional declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro champions by aggregate score of 4-1.

(1)In 1979, two editions of the Rio de Janeiro State Championship were played because Guanabara State's and Rio de Janeiro State's football federations merged in 1978.

The Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation organized both competitions, which were won by Flamengo.

The following table lists all the games played by the Brazil national football team in official competitions and friendly matches during 1979.