World Cup 1962 : Brazil beats Mexico 2-0
VIñA DEL MAR, May. 30, 1962 (AMP) — Chile 62 : Brazil defeated Mexico by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Wednesday afternoon at the Sausalito Stadium in Viña del Mar.
Mexico made the Brazilians doubt themselves for forty-five minutes. 0-0 at half time. Everything was settled in the second period with goals by Zagallo ('56) and Pelé ('73).
The result put the Brazilians top of Group 3 with 2 points. In their next game, Brazil will meet Czechoslovakia at the Sausalito Stadium on June 2, while Mexico will face Spain.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Brazil at the World Cup
- 1 title (1958)
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1958) Runners-up (1950) Third Place (1938)
Mexico at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Brazil
2:0
Mexico
2:0 (0:0)
- 30 May 1962
- 15:00
- Viña del Mar
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 2 |
 Czechoslovakia | 0 |
 Spain | 0 |
| Mexico | 0 |
Matches
- Brazil 2-0 Mexico
- Czechoslovakia - Spain 15:00
- Brazil - Czechoslovakia 15:00
- Spain - Mexico 15:00
- Brazil - Spain 15:00
- Mexico - Czechoslovakia 15:00
World Cup History
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