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1962 FIFA World Cup Chile ™

  • Teams: 16
  • When: 30 May 1962 to 17 June 1962
  • Final: 17 June 1962
  • Matches: 32
  • Goals Scored: 89 (average 2.8 per match)
  • Attendance: 899074 (average 28096)
      • Winner: Brazil
      • Runners-Up: Czechoslovakia
      • Third: Chile
      • Fourth: Yugoslavia
      • Golden Shoe: Florian ALBERT (HUN),
      • Valentin IVANOV (URS),
      • Drazen JERKOVIC (YUG),
      • Leonel SANCHEZ (CHI),
      • VAVA (BRA),
      • GARRINCHA (BRA)

Overview

Brazil flying high with 'Little Bird' Garrincha
Brazil were worthy winners, beating Czechoslovakia in the Final to retain their crown in a tournament that showcased the sublime skills of Garrincha. With Pele injured, Garrincha ensured his colleague's absence was not felt, inspiring the Seleção to victory and finishing joint-top scorer in the process. This FIFA World Cup featured plenty else, including new 4-3-3 tactics and the infamous 'Battle of Santiago' between hosts Chile and Italy.

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  • The Czechoslovakia team
  • Group 2: Germany - Switzerland 2:1
  • Group 4: England 3-1 Argentina
  • Brazilian celebrations
  • Final: Brazil 3-1 Czechoslovakia
  • Estadio Nacional de Chile, Santiago
  • Semi-final: Brazil 4-2 Chile
  • Group 2: Chile 3-1 Switzerland

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Did You Know?

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  • Brazil used a record low of 12 players during their title-winning campaign. Their squad also became the oldest to lift the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy.
  • When Lev Yashin conceded a goal against Chile, he was unexpectedly hugged by Eladio Rojas, who was overwhelmed at having scored past the Soviet great
  • In a last eight tie against Brazil, Jimmy Greaves paid the price for catching a dog that had run on to the pitch - it urinated on his England shirt!
  • Losing 4-1 with less than 25 minutes remaining, Marcos Coll scored direct from a corner to help Colombia snatch a 4-4 draw with the Soviet Union.
  • All Argentina-born, Alfredo Di Stefano was part of Helenio Herrera's Spain squad, Omar Sivori played for Italy, and Adolfo Pedernera coached Colombia.

Poster

Official poster 1962 FIFA World Cup Chile™
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