1958 FIFA World Cup

The 1958 FIFA World Cup was the sixth FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial football tournament for senior national teams. It was played in Sweden from 8 to 29 June 1958. It remains the only Nordic country to have hosted a FIFA World Cup.

Brazil beat Sweden 5–2 in the final in Solna, Stockholm, to claim their first title, having beaten France in the semi-final and Wales in the quarter-final. The tournament also marked the arrival of a 17 year old Pelé on the world stage. He scored in all three of Brazil's knockout games. French striker Just Fontaine scored 13 goals, the record for the most goals ever scored in a single tournament.

This was the first appearance of Wales at the FIFA World Cup. They did not qualify for another until 2022. This tournament also marked the debuts of Northern Ireland, as well as the Soviet Union. Defending champions West Germany were eliminated by runners-up and host Sweden in the semi-final.