1962 FIFA World Cup facts for kids

The 1962 FIFA World Cup was a huge football tournament. It was held in Chile in 1962. Think of it like the Olympics, but just for football! Teams from 16 different countries came to compete. They all wanted to win the special trophy. In the end, Brazil won the championship. They beat Czechoslovakia in the final match.

Who Played in the World Cup?

Sixteen national football teams from around the world came to Chile. They competed in the 1962 FIFA World Cup. These teams were grouped by where they came from.

Teams from Europe

• Bulgaria
• Czechoslovakia
• England
• West Germany
• Hungary
• Italy
• Soviet Union
• Spain
• Switzerland
• Yugoslavia

Teams from North and Central America

• Mexico

Teams from South America

• Argentina
• Brazil
• Chile
• Colombia
• Uruguay

How the Tournament Unfolded

The tournament had two main parts. First, there was the group stage. Teams played against others in their small group. Then, the best teams moved on to the knockout rounds. In these rounds, if you lost, you were out!

Group Stage Highlights

The 16 teams were split into four groups: Group A, B, C, and D. Each team played every other team in their group once. The top two teams from each group moved forward to the next stage.

Group A: Soviet Union and Yugoslavia Advance

In Group A, the Soviet Union played really well. They won two games and tied one. Yugoslavia also did great, winning two of their three matches. These two teams moved on.

Group B: West Germany and Chile Move On

West Germany showed strong play in Group B. They won two games and had one draw. The host country, Chile, also played well. They won two games and finished second in their group.

Group C: Brazil and Czechoslovakia Qualify

Group C saw Brazil dominate. They won two games and had a draw. Czechoslovakia also made it through. They won one game, drew one, and lost one.

Group D: Hungary and England Progress

Hungary was the top team in Group D. They won two games and tied one. England also qualified for the next round. They won one game, drew one, and lost one.

Knockout Rounds: The Road to the Final

After the group stage, eight teams were left. They played in knockout matches. This meant that if a team lost, they were out of the tournament.

Quarterfinals: Who Made the Cut?

• Brazil beat England with a score of 3-1.
• Czechoslovakia won against Hungary 1-0.
• Yugoslavia defeated West Germany 1-0.
• Chile had a great win against the Soviet Union 2-1.

Semifinals: The Final Four Battle

• Czechoslovakia beat Yugoslavia 3-1.
• Brazil won against the host country, Chile, with a score of 4-2.

Third Place Match: Chile Takes Bronze

• Chile won the third-place match. They beat Yugoslavia 1-0. This meant Chile finished third in their home World Cup!

The Grand Final: Brazil Wins!

• Brazil played against Czechoslovakia in the final. Brazil won the championship with a score of 3-1! They became the champions of the 1962 FIFA World Cup.

Images for kids

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  Qualifying countries and their result

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  Official 1962 FIFA World Cup poster.

See also

In Spanish: Copa Mundial de Fútbol de 1962 para niños