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1962 FIFA World Cup

1962 FIFA World Cup
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Tournament details
NameFIFA World Cup
Host countriesChile
Dates30 May � 17 June
Teams16
Confederations3
Venue4
Final positions
ChampionsBrazil (2 title)
Runner-upCzechoslovakia
Third placeChile
Fourth placeYugoslavia
Tournament statistics
Matches played32
Goals scored89
Attendance899074
Top scorerBR Garrincha
BR Vavá
CL Leonel Sánchez
YUG Dražan Jerković
HU Flórián Albert
URS Valentin Ivanov
(4 goals)
Timeline season
Previous1958
Next1966

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The 1962 FIFA World Cup, the seventh staging of the World Cup, was held in Chile from 30 May to 17 June. It was won by Brazil, who retained the championship by beating Czechoslovakia 3 - 1 in the final. This marked the second time that a country successfully defended a World Cup title.

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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>
6.00 min. | 4.68 user rating		 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)
5.85 min. | 4.77 user rating		 ** PELÉ - 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
2.38 min. | 4.60 user rating		 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.
6.00 min. | 4.87 user rating		 Pelé RECORDS #100 meters in 11 seconds #69 Championships Won #1281 Official Goals Scored #1363 Official Matches Played #8 Goals in 1 Match #98 Hattricks (hattrick = 3 Goals in one Match) #589 Unofficial Goals Scored #605 Unofficial Matches Played #TOTAL = 1870 Goals Scored in 1968 Matches #Played in 4 World Cups and Won 3 World Cups #75 goals in world cups #12 goals in one world cup #129 goals in 1959 in Brazil's Championship #Scored Brazil's 100th Goal in World Cup Competitions #Won His First World Cup at the age of 17 #Athlete of the XXth Century by The International Olympic Committee #Football Player of the Century by FIFA #Leading World Record of 69 Championships Won #Highest football offer - up to US$ 30 milion by Milan in the 60's (1.5 Billion $ today) #Played in a Time When Football Had No Rules (No YELLOW or RED CARDS, so he had to score after he bleeded or got passed 4-6 players by passing the ball through their legs) RESPECT ##Title of "Sir",Honorary Knight of the British awarded by the Queen Elizabeth II 1997 #Never Consumed Drugs# #Athlete of the Century announced by the International Olympic Committee #Athlete of the Century awarded by Reuters News Agency 1999 #Athlete of the Century by DuPont Group world-wide survey 1996 #Athlete of the Century French daily L'Equipe - world wide journalist #Professional Who Transformed Football by Sports Illustrated magazine 1999 #Top Footballer of the Century UNICEF, in Viena, Austria 1999 #Football Sword of Honour by the <b>...</b>
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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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8.65 min. | 3.18 user rating		 Edison Arantes do Nascimento (born 23 October 1940), best known by his nickname Pelé is a retired Brazilian football player. He is widely regarded by polls among football experts, former players and fans as the greatest footballer of all time. In his career he scored 760 official goals, 541 in league championships, making him the top scorer of all time. In total he scored 1281 goals in 1363 games. In his native Brazil, Pelé is hailed as a national hero. He is known for his accomplishments and contributions to the game of football. He is also acknowledged for his vocal support of policies to improve the social conditions of the poor (when he scored his 1000th goal he dedicated it to the poor children of Brazil). During his career, he became known as "The King of Football" (O Rei do Futebol), "The King Pelé" (O Rei Pelé) or simply "The King" (O Rei). Spotted by football star Waldemar de Brito, Pelé began playing for Santos at 15 and his national team at 16, and won his first World Cup at 17. Despite numerous offers from European clubs, the economic conditions and Brazilian football regulations at the time benefited Santos, thus enabling them to keep Pelé for almost two decades until 1974. Pelé played as an inside second forward, also known as a playmaker. Pelé's technique and natural athleticism have been universally praised and during his playing years he was renowned for his excellent dribbling and passing, his pace, powerful shot, exceptional heading ability, and <b>...</b>
4.70 min. | 4.87 user rating		 The Intercontinental Cup or (after 1980) Toyota Cup or (after 2004) , was a football competition endorsed by UEFA and CONMEBOL, contested between the winners of the European Cup and the South American Copa Libertadores. From its formation in 1960 to 1979, the competition was contested over a two legged tie, with a playoff if necessary until 1968, and penalty kicks later. From 1980 until 2004, the competition was contested over a single match held in Japan and organized by Toyota, which offered a secondary trophy, the Toyota Cup. In 2005 Intercontinental Cup is been replaced by FIFA Club World Championship. Music: "Intervention" - "Keep The Car Running" - "Neighborhood #3 (Power Out)" all by Arcade Fire
9.27 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Pelé RECORDS #100 meters in 11 seconds #69 Championships Won #1281 Official Goals Scored #1363 Official Matches Played #8 Goals in 1 Match #98 Hattricks (hattrick = 3 Goals in one Match) #589 Unofficial Goals Scored #605 Unofficial Matches Played #TOTAL = 1870 Goals Scored in 1968 Matches #Played in 4 World Cups and Won 3 World Cups #75 goals in world cups #12 goals in one world cup #129 goals in 1959 in Brazil's Championship #Scored Brazil's 100th Goal in World Cup Competitions #Won His First World Cup at the age of 17 #Athlete of the XXth Century by The International Olympic Committee #Football Player of the Century by FIFA #Leading World Record of 69 Championships Won #Highest football offer - up to US$ 30 milion by Milan in the 60's (1.5 Billion $ today) #Played in a Time When Football Had No Rules (No YELLOW or RED CARDS, so he had to score after he bleeded or got passed 4-6 players by passing the ball through their legs) RESPECT ##Title of "Sir",Honorary Knight of the British awarded by the Queen Elizabeth II 1997 #Never Consumed Drugs# #Athlete of the Century announced by the International Olympic Committee #Athlete of the Century awarded by Reuters News Agency 1999 #Athlete of the Century by DuPont Group world-wide survey 1996 #Athlete of the Century French daily L'Equipe - world wide journalist #Professional Who Transformed Football by Sports Illustrated magazine 1999 #Top Footballer of the Century UNICEF, in Viena, Austria 1999 #Football Sword of Honour by the <b>...</b>
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Pot 1: South America Pot 2: European I Pot 3: European II Pot 4: Rest of the World

First Round : Group 1
Team                
URS 3 2 1 0 8 5 1.60 5
YUG 3 2 0 1 8 3 2.67 4
Uruguay 3 1 0 2 4 6 0.67 2
Colombia 3 0 1 2 5 11 0.45 1

: Group 2
Team                
FRG 3 2 1 0 4 1 4.00 5
Chile 3 2 0 1 5 3 1.67 4
Italy 3 1 1 1 3 2 1.50 3
Switzerland 3 0 0 3 2 8 0.25 0

: Group 3
Team                
Brazil 3 2 1 0 4 1 4.00 5
TCH 3 1 1 1 2 3 0.67 3
Mexico 3 1 0 2 3 4 0.75 2
Spain 3 1 0 2 2 3 0.67 2

: Group 4
Team                
Hungary 3 2 1 0 8 2 4.00 5
England 3 1 1 1 4 3 1.33 3
Argentina 3 1 1 1 2 3 0.67 3
Bulgaria 3 0 1 2 1 7 0.14 1

International association football

AsiaAFC � Asian Cup
AfricaCAF � Africa Cup of Nations
North, Central America and CaribbeanCONCACAF � Gold Cup
South AmericaCONMEBOL � Copa América
OceaniaOFC � Nations Cup
EuropeUEFA � European Championship
Non-FIFAN.F.-Board � Viva World Cup



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