8 June 1958Attacking Full-Back GoalNilton dos Santos Nilton Santos
Demonstrates the attacking possibilities of the modern full-back role.
Historical records for Brazil in 1958, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Demonstrates the attacking possibilities of the modern full-back role.
Dribbles forward from defence and scores against Austria.
Transforms Brazil's attack with direct dribbling from the right wing.
Makes his World Cup debut during Brazil's victory over the Soviet Union.
Scores against Wales to become the youngest goalscorer in World Cup history.
Scores a hat-trick as Brazil defeat France 5-2 in the semi-final.
Scores Brazil's fourth goal in the 5-2 final victory over Sweden.
Scores during the final victory over host nation Sweden.
Delivers an accomplished performance during Brazil's first championship victory.
Helps Brazil win its first World Cup as a player.
Controls Brazil's midfield during the country's first world championship.
Becomes the youngest player to score in a World Cup final.
Equalises before adding Brazil's third goal against Sweden.
Scores twice as Brazil defeat Sweden in the World Cup final.
Scores two goals during Brazil's first World Cup final victory.
Starts the World Cup final despite limited earlier tournament appearances.
Is recognized as the outstanding player of the 1958 World Cup.
Becomes an important goalscorer in Barcelona's attack during the late 1950s.
Coaches Brazil to its first World Cup title, defeating host nation Sweden 5-2 in the final.
Winner of a World Cup medal wth Brazil.
Member of Brazil's 1958 World Cup-winning squad; Hilderaldo Bellini captains the team.
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