The World Cup Story the first sixty years

1962


The 1962 World Cup was the biggest yet. 52 teams tried to qualify for the final stage. 15 qualified to join the host nation, Chile.

Pelé scored in Brazil’s first game against Mexico, but was injured in the next match. The champions went on to win the Cup for the second time without him.

Little Bird


The star of the 1962 World Cup was Garrincha. The player they called 'the little bird' scored two goals in the 3-1 victory over England in the quarter final. In the semi-final against Chile he scored two more and assisted a third.


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World Cup History Quiz 1930 - 1962