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.
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