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World Cup Debut

Brazil · Sport / Football. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1958Date range
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Chronological records

1958

Manuel Francisco dos Santos Garrincha15 June 1958

Gothenburg · Sport / Football

Makes his World Cup debut during Brazil's victory over the Soviet Union.

Names involved

Manuel Francisco dos Santos Garrincha

Provenance

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