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. This marked the second time that a country successfully defended a World Cup title.
Chile was awarded the 1962 World Cup over opposition from Argentina and West Germany in Lisbon, Portugal on 10 June 1956. This was the first World Cup since 1938 for...
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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. This marked the second time that a country successfully defended a World Cup title.
Chile was awarded the 1962 World Cup over opposition from Argentina and West Germany in Lisbon, Portugal on 10 June 1956. This was the first World Cup since 1938 for which there was a contested host selection.
The host nation Chile and the defending champions Brazil qualified automatically. Of the remaining 14 places, eight went to Europe, three to South America, and three were awarded via playoffs. The playoffs took place between six teams, which consisted of two European, one South American, one North American, one Asian and one African team. In the event, two of the three playoff places were taken by European teams (Spain and Yugoslavia), and one by a North American team (Mexico). The 1962 tournament...
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