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    FIFA: 1958 Sweden

    Who did Brazil beat in the final to win their first ever World Cup?Sweden: 1958 World Cup (scholesno3)

      Sweden. Brazil won the final 5-2 against the host Sweden. It was the first time a country had won the World Cup outside of their own continent.

    Which two countries were beaten in the semi-final matches at Sweden? Sweden: 1958 World Cup (scholesno3)

      France and West Germany. France lost 5-2 to the eventual winners Brazil, and West Germany went down 3-1 against the host nation Sweden.

    Which player finished the tournament as the top goal scoring, and with a World Cup scoring record of 13 goals in one tournament?Sweden: 1958 World Cup (scholesno3)

      Just Fontaine (France). Just Fontaine scored 13 goals in this tournament making it the most goals ever in a World Cup Finals. The great West German player Gerd Muller, set a record with 14 goals in World Cup Finals history (10 in 1970 and four in 1974).

    Which of the 'Home Countries' qualified for the 1958 finals?Sweden: 1958 World Cup (scholesno3)

      England, Scotland, Wales , and Northern Ireland. All four of the British teams qualified for the 1958 finals. FIFA had made the British teams play in one qualifying group for the 1950 and 1954 finals, but the first time they went into separate groups for this 1958 World Cup, all the teams qualified.

    Which country finished as the top scoring team with 23 goals?Sweden: 1958 World Cup (scholesno3)

      France. France rattled up 23 goals and finsihed third in the tournament. They scored seven past Paraguay and two against both Yugoslavia and Scotland in the Group stage. Then they hammered Northern Ireland four-nil, scored two in their 5-2 defeat to Brazil, and finally knocked six past West Germany in the third place playoff. Brazil with 16 goals and West Germany and Sweden with 12 each were the next highest scorers.

    Which Brazilian players scored two goals each in the final?Sweden: 1958 World Cup (scholesno3)

      Vava and Pele. Vava and Pele scored two goals each with one from Zagalo. Vava (in 1962) and Pele (1970) went on to score another World Cup Final goal each, and along with Geoff Hurst (three in 1966) set a record for most goals in the final match of the World Cup.

    Which 'major' European Footballing power were absent from the 1958 finals after failing to qualify?Sweden: 1958 World Cup (scholesno3)

      Italy. Italy failed to qualify for the finals after losing their final qualifying game to Northern Ireland. Having won the 1934 and 1938 World Cups, this was a very big shock. France (3rd Place), West Germany (4th Place), and USSR (Quarter finalists), all made it to Sweden.

    What was the nationality of the host nation Sweden's manager?Sweden: 1958 World Cup (scholesno3)

      British. British manager George Raynor took Sweden to the final and their best ever World Cup finish.

    England faced Brazil for the first time in the World Cup finals during the Group Stages of this tournament. What was the score?Sweden: 1958 World Cup (scholesno3)

      Nil-Nil Draw. A goal-less draw was the result. England had drawn their first match 2-2 against the USSR and Brazil had won three-nil against Austria. Brazil as we know went on to win the tournament.

    16 countries competed for the World Cup in Sweden. How many matches were played in finals?Sweden: 1958 World Cup (scholesno3)

      35. There were 35 matches played in the tournament. Four groups consisting of four teams playing each other once meant 24 matches. The top two teams in each group went through to the quarter finals (four matches). The semi-finals, third place playoff and final made it 32 matches. However in the group stages, if teams were level on points an extra playoff game was played and this happened three times. This made 35 matches.

Frequently Asked Questions about FIFA: 1958 Sweden

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    • Is it true that there is a hotel in Sweden built entirely out of ice, and it is rebuilt every year? ( goto )


    • What were the scores in the World Cup 2002 Group F with England, Argentina, Nigeria and Sweden in it? ( goto )


    • Why is the area of Norway, Sweden, and Finland called "Scandinavia"? What is the significance of that somewhat peculiar title? ( goto )


    • This dish was mentioned in "The Birds" by Aristophenes, was for years a symbol of poverty in England and is traditionally eaten on a Thursday in Sweden. What is it? ( goto )


    • Which of the following energy giants is incorrectly matched with its nation of origin: Petronas - Malaysia, Total - Sweden, or Sinoper - China? ( goto )


    • The Nobel Prize for which category was implemented by the Central Bank of Sweden to celebrate an occasion: Physics, Medicine, Economics, or Peace? ( goto )


    • Scandinavian Airlines System is to be split into three national companies in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. What year was in created in its current form? ( goto )


    • Which country has banned their version of 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' considering it to be an illegal lottery: Saudi Arabia, England, the United States, or Sweden? ( goto )


    • What 1982 film was banned in Sweden because it showed parents acting with hostility toward their children (20 years ago..very popular film..the answer may just fall out of the sky for you)? ( goto )


    • What would have been Charles Lindbergh's name if his paternal grandfather hadn't changed it when he fled to the United States to escape being jailed in Sweden for his political beliefs? ( goto )


    • Jedd Hughes was chosen to represent Australia on a three week tour of Europe, performing at the International Music for Youth festivals held in France, Belgium and Sweden. How old was he when this took place? ( goto )


    • What safety device was invented in Sweden in 1958 but never patented, as the designers wanted everyone to share in its benefits? It is used every day by practically every person in the western world, and its use is legally enforced in many countries. ( goto )


    • Last night, and not for the first time, I saw a few footballers playing in Sweden v England with strips of white tape round some of their fingers. Surely they can trust the staff to look after their rings, or were they for a different reason? ( goto )


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