1962 FIFA World Cup Final - Adolf Scherer
Adolf Scherer led the Czechoslovak forward line as the team reached its second men’s World Cup final but lost to Brazil.
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1962 in Czechoslovakia
Explore 4 historical events and records for Czechoslovakia in 1962.
Historical records for Czechoslovakia in 1962
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1962 FIFA World Cup Final - Viliam Schrojf
Viliam Schrojf started in goal for Czechoslovakia in the 1962 final, where Brazil’s attacking pressure ultimately produced three goals.
1962 Final Opening Goal
Scores the opening goal for Czechoslovakia in the World Cup final.
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Masopust Honoured After World Cup Final
Josef Masopust wins the 1962 Ballon d’Or after leading Czechoslovakia to the World Cup final, where he scores the opening goal against Brazil despite his team’s eventual defeat.
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