Opening World Cup Goal Against Mexico
Pelé scored against Mexico in Brazil's first match of the 1962 World Cup before injury curtailed the rest of his tournament.
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1962 in Brazil
Explore 44 historical events and records for Brazil in 1962.
Historical records for Brazil in 1962
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May
June
World Cup Muscle Injury Against Czechoslovakia
Pelé suffered a thigh injury while attempting a shot against Czechoslovakia and played no further part in Brazil's successful tournament.
Two Goals Against Spain
Scores both Brazil goals in the comeback victory over Spain after Pele's injury.
Brazil Advances Past England
Oversees Brazil's 3-1 quarter-final victory against England, successfully guiding the defending champions through a demanding knockout match.
Header Opens England Quarter-Final
Heads Brazil in front during the quarter-final against England, beginning an influential individual performance that helps eliminate the English team.
Quarter-Final Goals Against England
Scores twice as Brazil defeat England 3-1 in the World Cup quarter-final.
Restores Lead Against England
Heads Brazil back into the lead early in the second half of the quarter-final, changing the momentum after England had drawn level.
Second Goal Seals England Elimination
Scores again with a powerful strike to make it 3-1 against England, completing the decisive scoring sequence that takes Brazil into the semi-finals.
Two Goals Against Chile
Leads Brazil into the World Cup final after Pele's injury.
1962 FIFA World Cup Final - Djalma Santos
Djalma Santos played at right-back in Brazil’s successful World Cup defence, combining his attacking instincts with steady marking.
1962 FIFA World Cup Final - José Ely de Miranda Zito
Zito headed Brazil into the lead in the second half against Czechoslovakia after the teams had traded first-half goals.
1962 FIFA World Cup Final - Mauro Ramos
Mauro Ramos captained Brazil’s defence to a 3–1 victory over Czechoslovakia, confirming the nation’s second consecutive World Cup title.
1962 FIFA World Cup Final - Nílton Santos
Nílton Santos used his experience on the left side of Brazil’s defence as the holders beat Czechoslovakia to retain the trophy.
1962 Final Equalizer
Scores Brazil's equalizer against Czechoslovakia in the World Cup final.
1962 Final Goal
Scores Brazil's second goal in the 3-1 final victory over Czechoslovakia.
Brazil Defensive Champion
Provides experience and defensive leadership throughout the tournament.
Brazil Retains World Championship
Wins a second world championship as Brazil's midfield organiser.
Goal Against Czechoslovakia
Becomes the first player scoring in two consecutive World Cup finals.
Right-Back World Champion
Establishes himself among the tournament's leading defenders.
Second World Cup Victory
Helps Brazil retain the World Cup by defeating Czechoslovakia.
Second World Cup Victory
Helps Brazil retain the world championship in Chile.
Second World Cup Victory
Helps Brazil win a second consecutive World Cup.
World Cup Winner
Garrincha's influential attacking displays carry Brazil through the 1962 World Cup after Pelé suffers an injury, and the side finishes as champion.
World Cup Winner
Zito scores with a second-half header against Czechoslovakia, sending Brazil ahead on its way to a second successive World Cup.
World Cup Winner
Aymoré Moreira coaches Brazil to the 1962 title despite the loss of Pelé through injury earlier in the tournament.
World Cup Winner
Mauro Ramos leads Brazil to a 3-1 defeat of Czechoslovakia in Santiago as the national team retains the World Cup trophy.
World Cup Winner
Amarildo scores Brazil's equaliser against Czechoslovakia in the 1962 final, cancelling out the European side's early advantage.
World Cup Winner
Vavá scores Brazil's third goal against Czechoslovakia and confirms the 3-1 final score that makes Brazil back-to-back champions.
July
Golden Boot FIFA World Cup
Claims the FIFA World Cup top-scorer award with 4 goals while representing Brazil. The season is distinguished by sharing the scoring lead during Brazil’s championship defence.
Golden Boot FIFA World Cup
Scores 4 goals for Brazil to claim the FIFA World Cup scoring honour. The achievement reflects sharing the goalscoring lead as Brazil retained the world title.
Other events (month unknown)
Altafini Leads Napoli Attack
José Altafini joined Napoli from AC Milan and supplied experienced goalscoring as the club worked to establish itself among Italy's leading sides.
Amarildo Takes Injured Pelé Place
Amarildo stepped into Brazil's attack after Pelé was injured and scored essential goals during the successful defence of the World Cup.
Benfica Intercontinental Cup Lisbon Hat Trick
Pelé scored three goals against Benfica in Lisbon as Santos captured the Intercontinental Cup with an emphatic away victory.
Botafogo Retains Rio State Championship
Mário Zagallo remained part of Botafogo's talented side that retained the Carioca championship.
Coutinho Santos Combination With Pelé
Coutinho combined closely with Pelé in the Santos forward line during the club's historic continental championship year.
Dorval in Santos Continental Triumph
Dorval supplied Santos with attacking width as the team lifted its first Copa Libertadores title with Pelé as its headline star.
Garrincha Leads Attack After Pelé Injury
Garrincha became Brazil's primary attacking inspiration after Pelé's injury, scoring decisive goals on the route to the title.
Gilmar Guards Brazil During Pelé Injury
Gilmar kept goal throughout Brazil's 1962 title defence while Pelé watched most of the competition from the sidelines.
Lima Santos Utility in Libertadores Win
Lima's versatility gave Santos tactical flexibility during the period when Pelé led the club to international trophies.
Pepe Santos Left Footed Supply
Pepe's powerful left-footed delivery and goals complemented Pelé in the Santos side that conquered South America and Europe.
How these records were prepared
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