1962 FIFA World Cup – Chile
The 1962 FIFA World Cup was held in Chile, between May 30 and June 17. Despite being plagued by rough play and violence on the pitch (most infamously the “Battle of Santiago”), it is remembered for Brazil’s second consecutive triumph, powered by Garrincha’s brilliance after Pelé was injured early in the tournament.
Group Stage
Group 1
| Team | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soviet Union | 5 | 8 | 4 |
| Yugoslavia | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Uruguay | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Colombia | 2 | 5 | 9 |
Group 1 Match Results
- Uruguay 2–1 Colombia
- Soviet Union 2–0 Yugoslavia
- Yugoslavia 3–1 Uruguay
- Colombia 4–4 Soviet Union
- Soviet Union 2–1 Uruguay
- Yugoslavia 0–0 Colombia
Group 2
| Team | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Germany | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Chile | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Italy | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Group 2 Match Results
- West Germany 2–1 Switzerland
- Chile 2–0 Italy
- Chile 3–1 Switzerland
- West Germany 0–0 Italy
- Italy 3–0 Switzerland
- West Germany 2–0 Chile
Chile vs Italy became infamous as the “Battle of Santiago,” one of the most violent matches in World Cup history, with police intervening multiple times.
Group 3
| Team | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Czechoslovakia | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Mexico | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Spain | 0 | 2 | 6 |
Group 3 Match Results
- Brazil 2–0 Mexico
- Czechoslovakia 1–0 Spain
- Brazil 0–0 Czechoslovakia
- Mexico 1–0 Czechoslovakia
- Brazil 2–1 Spain
- Mexico 3–1 Spain
Pelé was injured in Brazil’s second match and missed the rest of the tournament. Garrincha rose to lead the Seleção.
Group 4
| Team | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| England | 4 | 8 | 5 |
| Argentina | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 1 | 8 |
Group 4 Match Results
- Argentina 1–0 Bulgaria
- Hungary 2–1 England
- England 3–1 Argentina
- Hungary 6–1 Bulgaria
- England 0–0 Bulgaria
- Hungary 0–0 Argentina
Knockout Stage
Quarter-finals
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| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Chile vs Soviet Union | 2–1 |
| Brazil vs England | 3–1 |
| Czechoslovakia vs Hungary | 1–0 |
| Yugoslavia vs West Germany | 1–0 |
Brazil’s Garrincha and Vavá shone against England, combining flair with goals to secure passage to the semis.
Semi-finals
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| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Brazil vs Chile | 4–2 |
| Czechoslovakia vs Yugoslavia | 3–1 |
Garrincha scored twice against hosts Chile, cementing his status as the hero of the tournament.
Third Place Playoff
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| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Chile vs Yugoslavia | 1–0 |
Chile finished third – their best ever World Cup result – celebrated nationwide.
Final
Final Match
Brazil 3–1 Czechoslovakia
Despite going a goal down, Brazil rallied with goals from Amarildo, Zito, and Vavá to secure their second consecutive World Cup title.
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