1962 Final Opening Goal
Scores the opening goal for Czechoslovakia in the World Cup final.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Josef Masopust Biography and Timeline
Follow Josef Masopust through 2 dated historical records for Czechoslovakia.
Josef Masopust, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1962–1962Years on this page
1962
Masopust Honoured After World Cup Final
Josef Masopust wins the 1962 Ballon d’Or after leading Czechoslovakia to the World Cup final, where he scores the opening goal against Brazil despite his team’s eventual defeat.
Records, sources and methodology
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