1962 FIFA World Cup
Hosted by Chile. Brazil retained the trophy without Pelé, who was injured early in the tournament. Garrincha starred.
The 1962 FIFA World Cup at a glance
The 1962 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Chile and contested by 16 teams over 32 matches, producing 89 goals (2.78 per match). Brazil retained the trophy without Pelé, who was injured early in the tournament. Garrincha starred. The final, Brazil 3-1 Czechoslovakia, was played at Estadio Nacional, Santiago.
6 players tied of Various won the Golden Boot with 4 goals. Scoring rate of 2.78 goals per match was 0.82 lower than the previous edition's 3.60. Final standings: 1st Brazil, 2nd Czechoslovakia, 3rd Chile, 4th Yugoslavia.
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1962 FIFA World Cup records
| Champion | Brazil |
| Runner-up | Czechoslovakia |
| Third place | Chile |
| Fourth place | Yugoslavia |
| Final score | Brazil 3-1 Czechoslovakia |
| Final venue | Estadio Nacional, Santiago |
| Host country | Chile |
| Teams | 16 |
| Matches | 32 |
| Goals | 89 |
| Goals per match | 2.78 |
| Top scorer | 6 players tied (4 goals) |
| Top scorer nationality | Various |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1962 FIFA World Cup?
Brazil won the 1962 FIFA World Cup, beating Czechoslovakia 3-1 Czechoslovakia in the final at Estadio Nacional, Santiago.
Where was the 1962 World Cup held?
The 1962 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Chile. The final was played at Estadio Nacional, Santiago.
Who was the top scorer at the 1962 World Cup?
6 players tied was the top scorer at the 1962 FIFA World Cup with 4 goals.
How many teams and matches were at the 1962 World Cup?
16 teams played at the 1962 FIFA World Cup in Chile, totalling 32 matches and 89 goals — an average of 2.78 goals per match across roughly 21 days.
Who finished 3rd and 4th at the 1962 World Cup?
Chile finished third and Yugoslavia finished fourth at the 1962 FIFA World Cup.
How did the 1962 World Cup differ from the previous edition?
The previous FIFA World Cup, in 1958, was won by Brazil (126 goals across 35 matches; 3.60 goals per match). The 1962 edition produced 89 goals across 32 matches (2.78 per match) and was won by Brazil.
What is the significance of the 1962 World Cup?
Brazil retained the trophy without Pelé, who was injured early in the tournament. Garrincha starred.
Can I get 1962 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=1962 to retrieve the full dataset.
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