Powerful Free-Kick Goal
Begins the championship campaign with one of his trademark strikes.
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1970 in Brazil
Explore 58 historical events and records for Brazil in 1970.
Historical records for Brazil in 1970
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June
World Cup Goal Against Czechoslovakia
Scores a powerful free kick during Brazil's opening victory.
Headed Chance Saved by Gordon Banks
Pelé directed a firm header toward goal against England, but Gordon Banks produced an exceptional save to preserve a temporary clean sheet.
Two Goals Against Peru
Scores twice as Brazil defeat Peru in the quarter-final.
World Cup Quarter-Final
Helps Brazil advance with intelligent movement and combination play.
Dummied Uruguay Goalkeeper Mazurkiewicz
Pelé ran around the Uruguay goalkeeper without touching Tostão's pass, but his shot went narrowly wide in the World Cup semi-final.
1970 FIFA World Cup Final - Clodoaldo Tavares
Clodoaldo carried the ball past several opponents during the celebrated move that led to Brazil’s fourth goal against Italy.
1970 FIFA World Cup Final - Félix Miéli
Félix Miéli played in goal as Brazil overcame Italy 4–1, completing a campaign in which the national side won every match.
1970 FIFA World Cup Final - Roberto Rivellino
Roberto Rivellino stretched the Italian defence from the left, combining close control and passing as Brazil won the final 4–1.
1970 FIFA World Cup Final - Wilson Piazza
Wilson Piazza provided central defensive balance behind Brazil’s outstanding forwards during the victory over Italy at the Azteca.
1970 Final Opening Goal
Heads Brazil into the lead against Italy in the World Cup final.
Brazil Attacking Champion
Links midfield and attack throughout the championship campaign.
Brazil Lifts Jules Rimet Trophy
Lifts the Jules Rimet Trophy after victory over Italy.
Brazil Midfield Champion
Provides creativity and powerful shooting from the left side.
Carlos Alberto Completes Pelé Assisted Move
Carlos Alberto drove home Brazil's fourth goal against Italy after Pelé's carefully weighted pass in the World Cup final.
First Player and Manager Champion
Becomes the first person winning the tournament as player and manager.
Fourth Goal Against Italy
Scores Brazil's fourth goal in the World Cup final.
Gérson Scores Brazil Final Second Goal
Gérson struck a powerful long-range goal against Italy as Brazil recovered the lead on the way to a 4-1 final victory.
Third Goal Against Italy
Completes a tournament in which he scores seven goals.
Third World Cup Winners Medal
Pelé became the first male player to be part of three World Cup-winning squads after Brazil defeated Italy 4-1 in the final.
World Cup Captain
Captains Brazil to its third FIFA World Cup championship.
World Cup Final Assist for Carlos Alberto
Pelé laid the ball into the path of Carlos Alberto, who drove in Brazil's fourth goal against Italy in one of the tournament's most famous moves.
World Cup Final Goal
Scores Brazil's third goal during the World Cup final.
World Cup Manager
Manages Brazil to victory in the 1970 World Cup.
World Cup Victory
Helps Brazil win its third World Cup championship.
World Cup Victory
Helps Brazil defeat Italy in the World Cup final.
World Cup Winner
Marco Antônio is selected as a defensive option in Brazil’s 1970 World Cup squad. Although he does not play in the final against Italy, he shares in the country’s record third championship.
World Cup Winner
Brito anchors central defence when Brazil defeat Italy in the 1970 final. His marking and timely interventions allow the celebrated attacking players to express themselves farther up the pitch.
World Cup Winner
Clodoaldo protects possession and links defence with attack in Brazil’s 1970 final against Italy. A memorable weaving run through midfield helps initiate the move for the fourth goal.
World Cup Winner
Everaldo gives Brazil a dependable left-back presence in the 1970 final. His positional discipline balances the forward surges that help overcome Italy by four goals to one.
World Cup Winner
Félix starts in goal as Brazil beat Italy 4-1 in Mexico City. His handling and defensive organisation support a team that wins every match of its 1970 World Cup campaign.
World Cup Winner
Jairzinho scores Brazil's third goal against Italy, extending the advantage on the way to a 4-1 victory in Mexico City.
World Cup Winner
Gérson fires Brazil ahead against Italy in the second half of the 1970 final after the Italians had equalised before the interval.
World Cup Winner
Pelé rises to head Brazil in front against Italy in the 1970 final and later helps orchestrate the team's celebrated attacking football.
World Cup Winner
Piazza plays in the back line throughout Brazil’s 1970 title run after moving from his customary midfield role. He completes the final against Italy as the team claims a third global championship.
World Cup Winner
Roberto Rivellino supplies technical invention and powerful passing during Brazil's unbeaten 1970 World Cup campaign, which concludes with victory over Italy.
World Cup Winner
Carlos Alberto drives in Brazil's fourth goal against Italy after a flowing team move, finishing the 1970 final with a memorable strike.
World Cup Winner
Tostão provides inventive off-ball movement as Brazil wins the 1970 World Cup. His cooperation with Pelé and Jairzinho makes the side’s attacking combinations especially difficult to contain.
World Cup Winner
Mário Zagallo leads Brazil to its third World Cup championship, adding a managerial title to the two he previously won as a player.
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Clodoaldo Begins Celebrated Final Passing Move
Clodoaldo dribbled through several Italian opponents before Brazil completed the passing attack that ended with Carlos Alberto's goal.
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