FIFA World Cup 1958
1958 World Cup
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The 1958 FIFA World Cup was the 6th edition of the tournament, hosted by Sweden. Brazil were crowned champions, beating Sweden 5–2 in the final at Råsunda Stadium, Solna. 16 teams played 35 matches, producing 125 goals (3.57 per game). Just Fontaine won the Golden Boot.
16
Teams
35
Matches
125
Goals
3.57
Goals / match
Final
Sweden2–5Brazil
1958-06-29 · Råsunda Stadium, Solna
Knockout stage
Quarter-finals
France 4–0 Northern Ireland 
Sweden 2–0 Soviet Union 
Brazil 1–0 Wales 
West Germany 1–0 Yugoslavia 
Semi-finals
France 2–5 Brazil West Germany 1–3 Sweden Match for third place
West Germany 3–6 France Final
Sweden 2–5 Brazil Group stage
Group 1
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Germany | 3 | +2 | 4 |
 Czechoslovakia | 3 | +4 | 3 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | -1 | 3 |
 Argentina | 3 | -5 | 2 |
Group 2
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3 | +4 | 4 |
| Yugoslavia | 3 | +1 | 4 |
 Paraguay | 3 | -3 | 3 |
 Scotland | 3 | -2 | 1 |
Group 3
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 3 | +4 | 5 |
 Hungary | 3 | +3 | 3 |
| Wales | 3 | 0 | 3 |
 Mexico | 3 | -7 | 1 |
Group 4
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 3 | +5 | 5 |
| Soviet Union | 3 | 0 | 3 |
 England | 3 | 0 | 3 |
 Austria | 3 | -5 | 1 |