World Cup
In the 1962 FIFA World Cup, Brazil wins its second title with Garrincha as the star player; a mantle and responsibility bestowed upon him after regular talisman, Pel‚, is injured during the first group match against Mexico.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Manuel Francisco dos Santos Biography and Timeline
Follow Manuel Francisco dos Santos through 2 dated historical records for Brazil.
Manuel Francisco dos Santos, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1962–1973Years on this page
1962
1973
Retirement
A farewell match for Garrincha between a FIFA World team and Brazil is celebrated at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, in front of 131,000 spectators
Records, sources and methodology
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