1958 FIFA World Cup Lists

The 1958 FIFA World Cup in Sweden featured 16 teams and was won by Brazil, who defeated Sweden 5–2 in the final.

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World Cup Lists

The winner of the tournament was Brazil. See the 1958 final standings, and the list of all winners.
The top goal scorer in 1958 was French player Just Fontaine with 13 goals, the most ever for a single World Cup tournament. He achieved this in six games. See the Top Goal Scorers for 1958, and the list of all Golden Boot winners.
At this tournament, a 17-year-old Pelé announced himself to the world, helping Brazil win its first World Cup title. See more significant events on the World Cup History list.
In match format remained unchanged from 1958 till 1970. 16 teams competed in four groups of four. The top two teams from each group advanced to a standard knockout phase consisting of quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final. See the format changes over the years.
This World Cup was the first to have live worldwide television coverage. See more World Cup Firsts

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