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1958 in Brazil
Explore 44 historical events and records for Brazil in 1958.
Historical records for Brazil in 1958
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World Cup Goal Against Austria
Dribbles forward from defence and scores against Austria.
First World Cup Appearance Against Soviet Union
Pelé entered Brazil's starting side against the Soviet Union and provided youthful attacking movement in a 2-0 victory.
Victory Against Soviet Union
Transforms Brazil's attack with direct dribbling from the right wing.
World Cup Debut
Makes his World Cup debut during Brazil's victory over the Soviet Union.
World Cup Quarter Final Winner Against Wales
Pelé improvised a close-range finish against Wales to send Brazil into the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Youngest World Cup Scorer
Scores against Wales to become the youngest goalscorer in World Cup history.
France Semi Final Goal Sequence
Pelé scored three times against France in the semi-final, turning a competitive contest into a decisive Brazilian victory.
World Cup Semi-Final Hat-Trick
Scores a hat-trick as Brazil defeat France 5-2 in the semi-final.
1958 FIFA World Cup Final - Garrincha dos Santos
Garrincha repeatedly attacked Sweden’s left side, creating early chances that helped Brazil recover from conceding the opening goal.
1958 FIFA World Cup Final - José Ely de Miranda Zito
Zito organised play in central midfield as Brazil beat hosts Sweden 5–2 to win the country’s first World Cup.
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.
1958 FIFA World Cup Final - Nílton Santos
Nílton Santos provided experienced defensive cover at left-back as Brazil secured its first World Cup title away from home.
1958 Final Goal
Scores Brazil's fourth goal in the 5-2 final victory over Sweden.
Brazil Left-Wing Champion
Scores during the final victory over host nation Sweden.
Final Against Sweden
Delivers an accomplished performance during Brazil's first championship victory.
First World Cup Victory
Helps Brazil win its first World Cup as a player.
Tournament Best Player
Controls Brazil's midfield during the country's first world championship.
Two Goals Against Sweden
Becomes the youngest player to score in a World Cup final.
Two Goals Against Sweden
Equalises before adding Brazil's third goal against Sweden.
Vavá Scores Twice in Sweden Final
Vavá's two first-half goals against Sweden turned Brazil's early deficit into a lead during the final in which Pelé also scored twice.
World Cup Final
Scores twice as Brazil defeat Sweden in the World Cup final.
World Cup Final Goals
Scores two goals during Brazil's first World Cup final victory.
World Cup Final Selection
Starts the World Cup final despite limited earlier tournament appearances.
World Cup Golden Ball
Is recognized as the outstanding player of the 1958 World Cup.
World Cup Winner
Bellini captains Brazil to a 5-2 victory over Sweden and famously raises the Jules Rimet Trophy above his head in Stockholm.
World Cup Winner
Vicente Feola manages Brazil's talented 1958 side as it wins the nation's first World Cup with a commanding performance against host country Sweden.
World Cup Winner
Garrincha repeatedly beats defenders along Brazil's right flank and supplies attacking opportunities that help reverse Sweden's opening lead.
World Cup Winner
Pelé scores two goals against Sweden in the 1958 final, completing an extraordinary tournament as a seventeen-year-old World Cup champion.
World Cup Winner
Vavá scores twice in the first half against Sweden, putting Brazil in front after the hosts had struck the opening goal.
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.
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Barcelona Attacking Role
Becomes an important goalscorer in Barcelona's attack during the late 1950s.
Coppa Italia Semi-Final Goal Against Juventus
Humberto Tozzi scores the opener against Juventus in Lazio’s 2–0 Coppa Italia semi-final victory, helping the club reach the final where it wins its first major trophy.
Didi Midfield Leadership in Pelé First World Cup
Didi set the rhythm in central midfield as Brazil's young attackers, including Pelé, carried the side to the World Cup title.
Feola Selects Teenage Pelé in World Cup
Feola introduced the teenager into Brazil's team during the tournament and went on to win the nation's first World Cup.
Garrincha Creates Openings for Teenage Pelé
Garrincha tormented full-backs on the right side as Brazil's attacking line built opportunities for the teenage Pelé.
World Cup
Coaches Brazil to its first World Cup title, defeating host nation Sweden 5-2 in the final.
World Cup
Winner of a World Cup medal wth Brazil.
World Cup Winning Squad
Member of Brazil's 1958 World Cup-winning squad; Hilderaldo Bellini captains the team.
Zagallo Makes Brazil World Cup Squad
Mário Zagallo was selected for Brazil's 1958 World Cup team, combining left wing attacks with valuable defensive work.
How these records were prepared
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