1958 FIFA World Cup Final - Mário Zagallo
Mário Zagallo scored Brazil’s fourth goal, adding to the attacking contribution that overwhelmed Sweden in the second half.
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Mário Zagallo Biography and Timeline
Follow Mário Zagallo through 5 dated historical records for Brazil.
Mário Zagallo, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1958–1970Years on this page
1958
World Cup Winner
Mário Zagallo scores Brazil's fifth goal against Sweden, capping an emphatic 5-2 victory that brings his nation its first World Cup.
Zagallo World Cup Wing Support for Pelé
Zagallo provided work rate and left-flank play behind Pelé as Brazil won the first of its World Cups.
1970
World Cup Winner
Mário Zagallo leads Brazil to its third World Cup championship, adding a managerial title to the two he previously won as a player.
Zagallo Coaches Pelé to Third Title
Zagallo became the first man to win a World Cup as both a player and manager after guiding Pelé's side to success against Italy.
Records, sources and methodology
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