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The 1958 FIFA World Cup was the sixth staging of the World Cup, the world championship for men’s national association football teams. This was held in Sweden from 8 June to 29 June 1958.
Sweden is a Scandinavian nation with thousands of coastal islands and inland lakes, along with vast boreal forests and glaciated mountains.
Its principal cities, the eastern capital Stockholm and the southwestern Gothenburg and Malmö, are all coastal. Stockholm is built on 14 islands. It was the First World Cup Broadcast on Television. Argentina, Chile, Mexico, and Sweden expressed interest in hosting the tournament.
The tournament was won by Brazil, who beat Sweden 5–2 in the final. Brazil won their first-ever trophy in FIFA World Cup History, defeating Sweden 5-2 in the final.
1958 FIFA World Cup, Sweden
This tournament marked the emergence of Pelé, who was just 17 years old at the time. He completed a hat-trick in the semifinal against France and scored two goals in the final match against Sweden.
Qualification Team for FIFA World 1958
- Europe- 12 Teams
- North America, Central America, and the Caribbean- 1 Team
- South America- 3 team
1954 FIFA World Cup Quick Facts
Their 1958 teamsheet had two names — a 17-year-old called Pele and the brilliant Garrincha. the year that a 17-year-old called Pele announced his presence to football fans around the globe. 22 match officials were assigned to the tournament to serve as referees and assistant referees.
| Teams | 16 |
| Total Match dates | 08 June – 29 June (22 days) |
| Match Played | 35 |
| Venues | 12 (12 Host cities) |
| Automatically qualified | Sweden(host)and Germany (the defending champion) |
Final Tournament Standings
1958 World Cup Qualification
| Participating countries | |
| Goals scored | 126 |
| Qualified | 16 (from 3 confederations) |
| Top scorer | Just “Justo” Fontaine (French )- 13 Goals |
| Best young player | Pepe |
Awards
- Just Fontaine (French )– 13 Goals – Adidas Golden Boot
- Pele (Brazil )-Best Young Player
1958 FIFA World Cup Qualify Teams
| Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 | Group 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN IRELAND | YUGOSLAVIA | SWEDEN | BRAZIL |
| GERMANY FR | FRANCE | WALES | SOVIET UNION |
| CZECHOSLOVAKIA | PARAGUAY | HUNGARY | ENGLAND |
| ARGENTINA | SCOTLAND | MEXICO | AUSTRIA |
All-Star Team of 1958 FIFA World Cup
- Goalkeeper: Harry Gregg (Northern Ireland)
- Defenders: Djalma Santos (Brazil), Nílton Santos (Brazil), Bellini (Brazil), Orvar Bergmark (Sweden)
- Midfielders: Zito (Brazil), Didi (Brazil), Raymond Kopa (France)
- Forwards: Just Fontaine (France), Pele (Brazil), Garrincha (Brazil)
