1958 FIFA World Cup
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The 1958 FIFA World Cup was the sixth FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial football tournament for senior national teams. It was played in Sweden from 8 to 29 June 1958. It remains the only Nordic country
1958 FIFA World Cup
USSR stamps marking the tournament; the Soviet Union qualified for the first time
Official 1958 FIFA World Cup poster.
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Pelé
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Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known by his nickname Pelé, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he was among
1958 FIFA World Cup
…claim their first title, having beaten France in the semi-final and Wales in the quarter-final. The tournament also marked the arrival of a 17 year old Pelé on the world stage. He scored in all three of Brazil's knockout games. French striker Just Fontaine scored 13 goals, the record for the most goals ever…
Pelé with Brazil in 1970
Pelé with Santos in October 1962. By this time, he was ranked as the best football player in the world.
Pelé, shown before he faced Boca Juniors during the 1963 Copa Libertadores Finals at La Bombonera
Pelé entering the field to play his first game with the Cosmos on 15 June 1975