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1962
🇨🇱Chile
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Where Football Got Ugly

Donde el fútbol se puso feo

Brazil had done it. Against the weight of expectation and the ghosts of the Maracanazo, they had come out victorious and returned home as heroes.

FILE #07 — Tournament Facts

Dates

30 May – 17 Jun 1962

Teams

16

Champion

Brazil

Top scorer

6 players (4 each)

Final

Brazil 3–1 Czechoslovakia

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Frequently asked questions

Who won the 1962 FIFA World Cup?

Brazil won the 1962 FIFA World Cup, held in Chile. It was the 7th edition of the tournament, and the final finished Brazil 3–1 Czechoslovakia.

Where was the 1962 World Cup held?

The 1962 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Chile, played from 30 May – 17 Jun 1962. 16 national teams took part and Brazil were crowned champions.

What was the final score of the 1962 World Cup?

The final of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finished Brazil 3–1 Czechoslovakia, giving Brazil the title.

Who was the top scorer of the 1962 World Cup?

The top scorer of the 1962 FIFA World Cup was 6 players (4 each).