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Culture30 May – 17 June 1962

1962 FIFA World Cup Chile

Staged by an earthquake-stricken Chile. With Pelé injured, Garrincha carried Brazil to a 3–1 win over Czechoslovakia and a second straight title.

Official programme of the 1962 World Cup in Chile — National History Museum of Chile
Official programme of the 1962 World Cup in Chile — National History Museum of Chile

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The tournament was held in Chile from 30 May to 17 June 1962; the country went ahead despite the 1960 Valdivia earthquake, the strongest ever recorded. Brazil lost Pelé to injury in their second match, but Garrincha led the side, and in the final at Santiago’s Estadio Nacional on 17 June they beat Czechoslovakia 3–1 to retain the title. The hosts Chile finished third.

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States at the time
Chile · host

People

  • Pelé1940 – 2022

    participant · Brazilian footballer who won the World Cup in 1958, 1962 and 1970, the only player to win it three times

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Themes that include this event

  • FIFA World Cup1904 – 2026

    From the founding of FIFA to the 48-team tournament in North America — the football championship that has gathered the world every four years since Uruguay 1930