Pele’s five great World Cup goals

On top of the world: Pele holds up the Jules Rimet trophy, or the FIFA World Cup trophy, following Brazil’s 4-1 victory over Italy in Mexico. — AP

> 1958 quarter-final vs Wales (1-0 win) June 19, 1958 at Gothenburg, SwedenTHE first of Pele’s 12 World Cup goals came in the 1958 last eight against a strong Wales side led by John Charles.

The then-17-year-old had become the youngest player ever in the tournament in Brazil’s final group game against the USSR.