Brazil won the 1962 FIFA World Cup, defeating Czechoslovakia 3-1 in the final held at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Chile. It was Brazil's second consecutive World Cup title, a feat only Italy had previously achieved, in 1934 and 1938.
Where was the 1962 FIFA World Cup held?
The 1962 FIFA World Cup was held in Chile from the 30th of May to the 17th of June 1962. Matches took place across four venues in Santiago, Vina del Mar, Rancagua, and Arica.
What was the Battle of Santiago at the 1962 World Cup?
The Battle of Santiago was a first-round match between Chile and Italy, played on the 2nd of June 1962, notorious for repeated violent fouls and player confrontations. Referee Ken Aston sent off two Italian players, and the Italian team required police protection to leave the pitch. The match ended 2-0 to Chile.
Why was the 1962 FIFA World Cup held in Chile despite the 1960 earthquake?
Chile had won the hosting rights at the FIFA Congress in Lisbon in 1956, beating Argentina 32 votes to 10. After the 1960 Valdivia earthquake destroyed much of the country's infrastructure, the organising committee rebuilt the stadiums at speed and the tournament proceeded on schedule. Committee president Carlos Dittborn, who coined the phrase "Because we have nothing, we want to do it all," died one month before the tournament began.
Who were the top scorers at the 1962 FIFA World Cup?
Six players shared the top-scorer title with four goals each: Garrincha and Vava of Brazil, Leonel Sanchez of Chile, Florian Albert of Hungary, Valentin Ivanov of the Soviet Union, and Drazan Jerkovic of Yugoslavia. In total, 89 goals were scored by 54 players across the tournament.
What happened to Pele at the 1962 FIFA World Cup?
Pele scored one goal in the tournament before suffering a knee injury in Brazil's second group match against Czechoslovakia. He did not play again in the competition. Amarildo replaced him and scored three goals, including the equaliser in the final.