1958 FIFA World Cup
Hosted by Sweden. 17-year-old Pelé scored 6 goals including a hat-trick in the semi-final. Fontaine's 13 goals remain a single-tournament record.
The 1958 FIFA World Cup at a glance
The 1958 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Sweden and contested by 16 teams over 35 matches, producing 126 goals (3.60 per match). 17-year-old Pelé scored 6 goals including a hat-trick in the semi-final. Fontaine's 13 goals remain a single-tournament record. The final, Brazil 5-2 Sweden, was played at Råsunda Stadium, Solna.
Just Fontaine of France won the Golden Boot with 13 goals. Scoring rate of 3.60 goals per match was 1.78 lower than the previous edition's 5.38. Final standings: 1st Brazil, 2nd Sweden, 3rd France, 4th West Germany.
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1958 FIFA World Cup records
| Champion | Brazil |
| Runner-up | Sweden |
| Third place | France |
| Fourth place | West Germany |
| Final score | Brazil 5-2 Sweden |
| Final venue | Råsunda Stadium, Solna |
| Host country | Sweden |
| Teams | 16 |
| Matches | 35 |
| Goals | 126 |
| Goals per match | 3.60 |
| Top scorer | Just Fontaine (13 goals) |
| Top scorer nationality | France |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1958 FIFA World Cup?
Brazil won the 1958 FIFA World Cup, beating Sweden 5-2 Sweden in the final at Råsunda Stadium, Solna.
Where was the 1958 World Cup held?
The 1958 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Sweden. The final was played at Råsunda Stadium, Solna.
Who was the top scorer at the 1958 World Cup?
Just Fontaine of France was the top scorer at the 1958 FIFA World Cup with 13 goals.
How many teams and matches were at the 1958 World Cup?
16 teams played at the 1958 FIFA World Cup in Sweden, totalling 35 matches and 126 goals — an average of 3.60 goals per match across roughly 21 days.
Who finished 3rd and 4th at the 1958 World Cup?
France finished third and West Germany finished fourth at the 1958 FIFA World Cup.
How did the 1958 World Cup differ from the previous edition?
The previous FIFA World Cup, in 1954, was won by West Germany (140 goals across 26 matches; 5.38 goals per match). The 1958 edition produced 126 goals across 35 matches (3.60 per match) and was won by Brazil.
What is the significance of the 1958 World Cup?
17-year-old Pelé scored 6 goals including a hat-trick in the semi-final. Fontaine's 13 goals remain a single-tournament record.
Can I get 1958 World Cup historical data via API?
Yes. TheStatsAPI provides historical FIFA World Cup data going back to 1930, including match results, lineups, top scorers, final standings, and team appearance records. Query historical endpoints with year=1958 to retrieve the full dataset.
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