Brazil vs Sweden 1958: Pele's Goals

Background

The 1958 FIFA World Cup was the sixth FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football championship for men's national teams. It was held in Sweden from 8 to 29 June 1958. Brazil won the tournament, defeating Sweden 5-2 in the final.

The 1958 FIFA World Cup was a major turning point in the history of football. It was the first World Cup to be televised, which helped to spread the popularity of the game around the world. The tournament also saw the emergence of Pelé, who would go on to become one of the greatest players in the history of the game.

Pele's Goals

Pelé scored six goals in the 1958 FIFA World Cup, including two in the final against Sweden. His goals helped Brazil to win their first World Cup title.

• Pelé's first goal in the tournament came in Brazil's opening match against Austria. He scored a hat-trick in Brazil's second match against the Soviet Union.
• Pelé scored two goals in Brazil's semi-final victory over France. He scored the opening goal in the final against Sweden, and he also assisted on the winning goal.
• Pelé's goals in the 1958 FIFA World Cup were a major factor in Brazil's victory. He was the tournament's leading scorer, and his goals helped Brazil to become the first team to win the World Cup outside of their home continent.

Legacy

Pelé's goals in the 1958 FIFA World Cup helped to make him a global superstar. He went on to win two more World Cups with Brazil, and he is considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of the game.

The 1958 FIFA World Cup was a major turning point in the history of football. It was the first World Cup to be televised, which helped to spread the popularity of the game around the world. The tournament also saw the emergence of Pelé, who would go on to become one of the greatest players in the history of the game.