W.C. Football 1958

The 1958 FIFA World Cup, the sixth staging of the World Cup, was hosted by Sweden from 8 June to 29 June. Sweden was chosen as hosts by FIFA in June 1950. It was won by Brazil, who beat Sweden 5–2 in the final for their first title. The World Cup marked the debut on the world stage of a precocious unknown 17-year-old named Pele.

Host country: Sweden

Dates: 8 June – 29 June

Teams: 16

Champions: Brazil

Runner-up: Sweden

Third place: France

Top scorer(s): Just Fontaine (13 goals) (France)

England 1958:

Just Fontaine:

Pelé going past an opponent during the 1958 World Cup: