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1958 FIFA World Cup

1958 FIFA World Cup
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Tournament details
NameFIFA World Cup
Host countriesSweden
Dates8 June � 29 June
Teams16
Confederations3
Venue12
Final positions
ChampionsBrazil (1 title)
Runner-upSweden
Third placeFrance
Fourth placeWest Germany
Tournament statistics
Matches played35
Goals scored126
Attendance919580
Top scorerFR Just Fontaine (13 goals)
Timeline season
Previous1954
Next1962

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The 1958 FIFA World Cup, the sixth staging of the World Cup, was hosted by Sweden from 8 June to 29 June. The tournament was won by Brazil, who beat Sweden 5 - 2 in the final for their first title. To date, this marks the only occasion that a World Cup staged in Europe was not won by a European team. The tournament is notable for marking the debut on the world stage of a then largely unknown 17-year-old Pelé.

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Eternal greatness Throughout his career, Pele was a record breaker. His 1000th goal, a penalty, came in 1969 in front of a delirious crowd at the Maracana. He scored five goals in a game on no fewer than six occasions, managed 30 four-goal hauls and netted 92 hat-tricks. In one match against Botafogo in 1964, he hit the back of the net eight times. In total, the great man struck 1281 goals in 1363 games. Pele quit what he called o jogo bonito (the beautiful game) in 1974, before returning the following year to play for the New York Cosmos in order "to bring the world's game to the American public". He would hang up his boots for the last time in 1977. JB Pinheiro, the Brazilian ambassador to the United Nations, was quoted as saying: "Pele played football for 22 years, and in that time he did more to promote world friendship and fraternity than any other ambassador anywhere". And who could contradict him? In warring Nigeria a ceasefire was declared when Pele played in Lagos in 1969. The President of Brazil declared him a "national treasure" to thwart any potential transfer to a European club. And in the port city of Santos, 19 November is forever 'Pele Day', to celebrate the anniversary of his 1000th goal. Since his playing career ended, Pele has used his ambassador's status to promote his country, the UN and UNICEF. "Every kid in the world who plays football wants to be Pele," he said, "which means I have the responsibility of showing them how to be a footballer but also <b>...</b>
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The best goals, skills and brain explosions from the worlds greatest sporting event. Music: Ricky Martin - Ole Ole Ole Made using Windows Movie Maker.
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2014 - Host: Brazil - Winner: ... 2018 - Host: Russia - Winner: ... 2022 - Host: Qatar - Winner: ... Images ɤ Infos: FIFA.com, MSN.com Music: * My Top 2 FIFA World Cup Songs/Theme * Ricky Martin - The Cup Of Life Patrizio Buanne - Stand Up! (Champions' Theme)
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I found this on some super-8 i bought on a flea market and had digitalized. Sweden took a promising win in this semi final with 3 to 1, but failed to beat Brazil in the final the following day.
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** PELà - ATHELETE OF THE CENTURY On 19 June 1958 Pelé became the youngest player to play in a World Cup final match at 17 years. The only player to win 3 World Cups (1958-1962-1970). Scored in 4 (1958-1962-1966-1970). Pelé's goalscoring record is often reported as being 1280 goals in 1363 games. The tally of 31 team trophies makes him the player with most career titles. Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee. Time Magazine named Pelé one of the 100 Most Important People of the 20th Century. Athlete of the Century, elected by world wide journalists, poll by French daily L'Equipe: 1981 Athlete of the Century, by Reuters News Agency: 1999 UNICEF Football Player of the Century: 1999 FIFA Player of the Century Football Player of the Century, elected by France Football's Golden Ball Winners : 1999 Football Player of the Century, by IFFHS International Federation of Football History and Statistics: 1999 South America Football Player of the Century, by IFFHS International Federation of Football History and Statistics: 1999 Laureus World Sports Awards Lifetime Achievement Award from South African President Nelson Mandela: 2000
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What planet is Garrincha from? It was not long before Garrincha broke into the national team, making his debut on 18 September 1955 in a 1-1 draw against Chile. In all, his international record was 50 caps and 12 goals, and he scored five times in his dozen FIFA World Cup finals matches. Just five years after senior debut for Botafogo, he became a world champion at Sweden 1958 - the first of Brazil's five world titles. It was there that he became part of a formidable attacking unit that included Didi, Zagallo, Vava and a precocious 17-year-old called Pele, who was just starting to grab the headlines. Vicente Feola's Auriverde picked up other accolades, one of which was becoming the first team to win the competition on a foreign continent. Garrincha's finest hour would come four years later at the 1962 FIFA World Cup in Chile. The winger was voted player of the tournament after coach Aymore Moreira put additional weight on his shoulders in the absence of the injured Pele. He rewarded his gaffer's faith with a series of magical displays and four crucial goals, which made him the tournament's joint top scorer. "What planet is Garrincha from?" asked Chile's Mercurio newspaper after Brazil had eliminated the hosts in the semi-final. After winning a second FIFA World Cup in succession, Garrincha's reputation soared both at home and abroad, with many people now considering him the second greatest player in his country's history behind Pele.
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This video revisits the past World Cup winners/triumphs, and paves way towards South Africa 2010. Hope you all enjoy! Clips used: 1930: www.youtube.com 1934: www.youtube.com 1938: www.youtube.com 1950: www.youtube.com 1954: www.youtube.com 1958: www.youtube.com 1962: www.youtube.com 1966: www.youtube.com 1970: www.youtube.com 1974: www.youtube.com 1978: www.youtube.com 1982: www.youtube.com 1986: www.youtube.com 1990: www.youtube.com 1994: www.youtube.com 1998: www.youtube.com 2002: www.youtube.com 2006: www.youtube.com 2010: www.youtube.com
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This is the goal compilation by Just Fontaine. He holds the record for most goals scored in a single FIFA World Cup finals tournament, with thirteen in 1958. ã¸ã¥ã¹ãã»ãã©ã³ãã¼ãã®ã´ã¼ã«éã FIFAã¯ã¼ã«ãã«ãã1958年大ä¼ã®ã»ã¼å¨ã´ã¼ã«ã
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Pele's World Cup Final Performance (1958). June 1958, Sweden v Brazil in the World Cup Final. Brazil were a goal down until a17 year old newcomer,Pele, equalised with a stunning goal. Brazil went on to win 5-2 and Pele became a sporting hero and is considered one of the greatest football players of all time. Check out the Sporting HIstory Channel: www.youtube.com Check out the British Pathe YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com Follow us on Twitter: @britishpathe ( www.twitter.com ) Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com All 90000 British Pathe reels can be viewed and enjoyed on: www.britishpathe.com
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City |!align="center" bgcolor="#efefef" width=33%|Stadium |!align="center" bgcolor="#efefef" width=17%|Capacity |!align="center" bgcolor="#efefef" width=17%|Built>
Stockholm Råsunda Stadium** 50,000 1937
Gothenburg Ullevi* 50,000 1958
Malmö Malmö Stadion* 30,000 1958
Eskilstuna Tunavallen 20,000 1924
Norrköping Idrottsparken** 20,000 1904
Sandviken Jernvallen 20,000 1938
Helsingborg Olympia 16,000 1898
Borås Ryavallen 15,000 1941
Halmstad Örjans Vall 15,000 1922
Örebro Eyravallen 13,000 1923
Uddevalla Rimnersvallen 12,000 1921
Västerås Arosvallen 10,000 1932

Western European Pot Eastern European Pot British Pot Americas Pot

Group stage : Group 1
Team                
FRG 3 1 2 0 7 5 1.40 4
NIR 3 1 1 1 4 5 0.80 3
TCH 3 1 1 1 8 4 2.00 3
Argentina 3 1 0 2 5 10 0.50 2

: Group 2
Team                
France 3 2 0 1 11 7 1.57 4
YUG 3 1 2 0 7 6 1.17 4
Paraguay 3 1 1 1 9 12 0.75 3
SCO 3 0 1 2 4 6 0.67 1

: Group 3
Team                
Sweden 3 2 1 0 5 1 5.00 5
WAL 3 0 3 0 2 2 1.00 3
Hungary 3 1 1 1 6 3 2.00 3
Mexico 3 0 1 2 1 8 0.13 1

: Group 4
Team                
Brazil 3 2 1 0 5 0 5
URS 3 1 1 1 4 4 1.00 3
England 3 0 3 0 4 4 1.00 3
Austria 3 0 1 2 2 7 0.29 1

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