1962 FIFA World Cup Final
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The 1962 FIFA World Cup Final was the deciding match of the 1962 FIFA World Cup
. It was contested by Czechoslovakia
and Brazil
. Brazil won the game 3-1 to record their second consecutive World Cup victory.
Santiago
's Estadio Nacional
served as the venue for the final itself, and after 15 minutes, Brazil again found themselves a goal behind in the World Cup final, as a long ball from Adolf Scherer
was latched onto by Josef Masopust
: 1–0 Czechoslovakia. However, just like the previous final four years earlier, Brazil soon hit back, equalising two minutes later through Amarildo after an error by the hitherto flawless Czechoslovak goalkeeper Schrojf
. The Brazilians did not stop there and with goals from Zito
and Vavá
(another Schrojf error) mid-way through the second half, the Czechoslovaks just couldn't get back into the game. The match ended 3–1 to Brazil, a successful defence of the title for only the second time in the history of the competition in spite of the absence of their star player of 1958, Pelé
.
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CZECHOSLOVAKIA:
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GK
1
Viliam Schrojf
RB
4
Ladislav Novák
CB
3
Ján Popluhár
CB
5
Svatopluk Pluskal
LB
12
Jiří Tichý
RM
17
Tomáš Pospíchal
CM
19
Andrej Kvašňák
LM
6
Josef Masopust
RW
11
Josef Jelínek
CF
8
Adolf Scherer
LW
18
Josef Kadraba
Manager:
Rudolf Vytlačil
1962 FIFA World Cup
The 1962 FIFA World Cup, the seventh staging of the World Cup, was held in Chile from 30 May to 17 June. It was won by Brazil, who retained the championship by beating Czechoslovakia 3–1 in the final...
. It was contested by Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia national football team
The Czechoslovakia national football team was the national association football team of Czechoslovakia from 1922 to 1993. At the dissolution of Czechoslovakia at the end of 1992, the team was participating in UEFA qualifying Group 4 for the 1994 World Cup; it completed this campaign under the name...
and Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
. Brazil won the game 3-1 to record their second consecutive World Cup victory.
Santiago
Santiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
's Estadio Nacional
Estadio Nacional de Chile
The Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos is the national stadium of Chile, and is located in the Ñuñoa district of Santiago). It is the largest stadium in Chile with an official capacity of 47,000, and is part of a 62 ha sporting complex which also features tennis courts, an aquatics center, a...
served as the venue for the final itself, and after 15 minutes, Brazil again found themselves a goal behind in the World Cup final, as a long ball from Adolf Scherer
Adolf Scherer
Adolf Scherer is a former Czechoslovakian footballer. He played 36 games and scored 22 goals for the Czechoslovakia national football team. Scherer represented Czechoslovakia at the 1960 European Nations' Cup and 1958 FIFA World Cup, where he did not play any match...
was latched onto by Josef Masopust
Josef Masopust
Josef Masopust is a Czechoslovakian former football player and coach. He was named European Footballer of the Year in 1962. In November 2003, to celebrate UEFA's Jubilee, he was selected as the Golden Player of the Czech Republic by the Football Association of the Czech Republic as their most...
: 1–0 Czechoslovakia. However, just like the previous final four years earlier, Brazil soon hit back, equalising two minutes later through Amarildo after an error by the hitherto flawless Czechoslovak goalkeeper Schrojf
Viliam Schrojf
Viliam Schrojf was a former Slovak football goalkeeper. He received 39 caps for Czechoslovakia.-Career:...
. The Brazilians did not stop there and with goals from Zito
José Ely de Miranda
José Ely de Miranda, best known as Zito was an association footballer who played in defensive midfield....
and Vavá
Vavá
Vavá, real name Edvaldo Izídio Neto, was an association footballer who is widely considered one of the best strikers of his generation. His nickname was "Peito de Aço"...
(another Schrojf error) mid-way through the second half, the Czechoslovaks just couldn't get back into the game. The match ended 3–1 to Brazil, a successful defence of the title for only the second time in the history of the competition in spite of the absence of their star player of 1958, Pelé
Pelé
However, Pelé has always maintained that those are mistakes, that he was actually named Edson and that he was born on 23 October 1940.), best known by his nickname Pelé , is a retired Brazilian footballer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time...
.
Match details
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| GK | 1 | Gilmar | |
| RB | 2 | Djalma Santos Djalma Santos Djalma Pereira Dias dos Santos known simply as Djalma Santos is a former Brazilian footballer who started for the Brazil national team in four World Cups, winning two, in 1958 and 1962. Santos is considered to be one of the greatest right-backs of all time... |
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| CB | 3 | Mauro Ramos Mauro Ramos Mauro Ramos, full name Mauro Ramos de Oliveira, was an association footballer. He played centre-back for São Paulo F.C., Santos F.C. and the Brazilian national team.... (c) |
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| CB | 5 | Zózimo Zózimo Zózimo Alves Calazães, best known as Zózimo was a Brazilian footballer whose career as a defender and midfielder lasted from 1948 to 1967.... |
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| LB | 6 | Nílton Santos Nílton Santos Nílton Reis dos Santos is a Brazilian former association footballer who played defender. Born in Rio de Janeiro, he was a pioneering left back, being one of first full backs to participate in the offensive game.... |
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| RM | 7 | Garrincha Garrincha Manuel Francisco dos Santos , known by the nickname "Garrincha" , was an association football right winger and forward who helped the Brazil national team win the World Cups of 1958 and 1962. He played the majority of his professional career for Brazilian club Botafogo.The word garrincha itself... |
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| CM | 4 | Zito | |
| LM | 8 | Didi Valdir Pereira Waldyr Pereira , nicknamed Didi , was a Brazilian footballer who played midfielder. He played in three World Cups: 1954, 1958, and 1962, winning the latter two. He is considered to be one of the greatest midfielders in the sport renowned for his range of passing, stamina and flawless technique... |
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| RW | 20 | Amarildo | |
| CF | 19 | Vavá Vavá Vavá, real name Edvaldo Izídio Neto, was an association footballer who is widely considered one of the best strikers of his generation. His nickname was "Peito de Aço"... |
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| LW | 21 | Mário Zagallo Mário Zagallo Mário Jorge Lobo Zagallo is a Brazilian former football player and manager.-Biography:Mário Jorge Lobo Zagallo was born in Maceió, Alagoas, to a family of Lebanese and Italian heritage.... |
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| Manager: | |||
| Aymoré Moreira Aymoré Moreira Aymoré Moreira was a football player and coach... |
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CZECHOSLOVAKIA:
Viliam Schrojf
Viliam Schrojf was a former Slovak football goalkeeper. He received 39 caps for Czechoslovakia.-Career:...
Ladislav Novák
Ladislav Novák was a Czech football defender and later a football manager. He played 75 matches for Czechoslovakia, 71 of them as a team captain....
Ján Popluhár
Ján Popluhár was a former Slovak football player. He started his football career after high school with RH Brno...
Svatopluk Pluskal
Svatopluk Pluskal was a Czechoslovak footballer and holder of a silver medal from the World Cup in Chile in 1962.- Early life :...
Jirí Tichý
Jiří Tichý is a former Czech football player.During his club career he played for CH Bratislava and Sparta Prague. Tichý won three championship titles with Sparta. He earned 19 caps for the Czechoslovakia national football team, and was part of the second-placed team at the 1962 FIFA World...
Tomáš Pospíchal
Tomáš Pospíchal was a Czech football player.Pospíchal played for several clubs, including TJ Vítkovice , Baník Ostrava , Sparta Prague and FC Rouen ....
Andrej Kvašnák
Andrej Kvašňák was a Slovak football player. Born in Košice, he played for Czechoslovakia, for which he played 47 matches and scored 13 goals....
Josef Masopust
Josef Masopust is a Czechoslovakian former football player and coach. He was named European Footballer of the Year in 1962. In November 2003, to celebrate UEFA's Jubilee, he was selected as the Golden Player of the Czech Republic by the Football Association of the Czech Republic as their most...
Josef Jelínek
Josef Jelínek is a Czech football player. He played for Czechoslovakia, for which he played 10 matches and scored 2 goals.He was a participant in the 1962 FIFA World Cup, where Czechoslovakia won the silver medal....
Adolf Scherer
Adolf Scherer is a former Czechoslovakian footballer. He played 36 games and scored 22 goals for the Czechoslovakia national football team. Scherer represented Czechoslovakia at the 1960 European Nations' Cup and 1958 FIFA World Cup, where he did not play any match...
Josef Kadraba
Josef Kadraba is a Czech football player. He played for Czechoslovakia, for which he played 17 matches and scored 9 goals.He was a participant at the 1962 FIFA World Cup, where Czechoslovakia won the silver medal....
Rudolf Vytlacil
Rudolf Vytlačil was an Austrian and Czechoslovak football player and manager.Born in Schwechat, Vytlačil started his career at the local club Phönix Schwechat...
Linesmen:  Leo HornLeo Horn Leopold Sylvain Horn was an international football referee, newspaper columnist and textile manufacturer from the Netherlands.-Second World War:...  Bob Davidson |