1958 FIFA World Cup
France beats Germany 6-3 to claim World Cup third place
GOTHENBURG, Jun. 28, 1958 (AMP) — Sweden 58 : France secured the consolation of third place at the 1958 FIFA World Cup with a 6-3 win against Germany (halftime: 3-1) on Saturday afternoon at the Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg.
World Cup 1958 Facts & Figures
- Dates: 8 June 1958 – 29 June 1958
- 6th edition
- Teams: 16
- Matches played: 35
- Goals scored: 126
- Most goals scored in a match: 10
Brazil beats Sweden 5-2 to win 1958 World Cup
SOLNA, Jun. 29, 1958 (AMP) — Sweden 58 : Brazil claimed the FIFA World Cup crown with a 5-2 win against Sweden (halftime: 2-1) in the final on Sunday afternoon at the Rasunda Stadium in Solna.
Final positions
Brazil
Sweden
France
Germany
World Cup Facts
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1958 World Cup Finals
Details: Group 1, Playoff for 2nd Place, Group 2, Group 3, Playoff for 2nd Place, Group 4, Playoff for 2nd Place, Second Round
The 16 teams qualified for the 1958 FIFA World Cup:
1958 World Cup Qualification
- World: AFC / CAF - Group 1 - AFC / CAF - Group 2 - AFC / CAF - Group 3 - AFC / CAF - Group 4
- America: Group 1 - Group 2 - Group WinnersMain article: 1958 FIFA World Cup qualification (American zone)
- South America: Group 1 - Group 2 - Group 3Main article: 1958 FIFA World Cup qualification (South American zone)
- Europe: Group 1 - Group 2 - Group 3 - Group 4 - Group 5 - Group 6 - Group 6 Play-off - Group 7 - Group 8 - Group 9 - Play-offMain article: 1958 FIFA World Cup qualification (European zone)
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