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.
