1958 FIFA World Cup – Sweden
The 1958 FIFA World Cup in Sweden was the sixth edition of the tournament and the first held in a Nordic country. It is remembered as the tournament where a 17-year-old Pelé burst onto the world stage, leading Brazil to their first-ever World Cup title.
Group Stage
Group 1
| Team | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Germany | 4 | 7 | 5 |
| Northern Ireland | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Czechoslovakia | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Argentina | 2 | 5 | 7 |
Group 1 Match Results
- West Germany 3–1 Argentina
- Northern Ireland 1–0 Czechoslovakia
- West Germany 2–2 Czechoslovakia
- Northern Ireland 2–2 Argentina
- West Germany 2–2 Northern Ireland
- Argentina 3–1 Czechoslovakia
- Playoff: Northern Ireland 2–1 Czechoslovakia (a.e.t.)
Group 2
| Team | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4 | 11 | 7 |
| Yugoslavia | 4 | 7 | 7 |
| Paraguay | 3 | 10 | 12 |
| Scotland | 1 | 4 | 6 |
Group 2 Match Results
- France 7–3 Paraguay
- Yugoslavia 1–1 Scotland
- France 2–3 Yugoslavia
- Paraguay 3–2 Scotland
- France 2–1 Scotland
- Yugoslavia 3–3 Paraguay
Group 3
| Team | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| Wales | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Hungary | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Mexico | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Group 3 Match Results
- Sweden 3–0 Mexico
- Hungary 1–1 Wales
- Sweden 2–1 Hungary
- Wales 1–1 Mexico
- Sweden 0–0 Wales
- Hungary 4–0 Mexico
- Playoff: Wales 2–1 Hungary
Group 4
| Team | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Soviet Union | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| England | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Austria | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Group 4 Match Results
- Brazil 3–0 Austria
- Soviet Union 2–2 England
- Brazil 0–0 England
- Soviet Union 2–0 Austria
- Brazil 2–0 Soviet Union
- England 2–2 Austria
- Playoff: Soviet Union 1–0 England
Knockout Stage
Quarter-finals
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| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Brazil vs Wales | 1–0 |
| France vs Northern Ireland | 4–0 |
| Sweden vs Soviet Union | 2–0 |
| West Germany vs Yugoslavia | 1–0 |
Pelé scored his first World Cup goal against Wales, becoming the youngest scorer in World Cup history at 17.
Semi-finals
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| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Brazil vs France | 5–2 |
| Sweden vs West Germany | 3–1 |
Pelé’s hat-trick against France stunned the world, propelling Brazil to their first final.
Third Place Playoff
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| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| France vs West Germany | 6–3 |
Just Fontaine scored four goals, finishing the tournament with a record 13 – a record still standing today.
Final
Final Match
Brazil 5–2 Sweden
Pelé scored twice in the final, Garrincha dazzled on the wing, and Brazil lifted their first World Cup trophy in Stockholm, marking the beginning of their dominance in world football.
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