Four British teams reached the finals - England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland - but none could stand in the way of Brazil's charge to glory.
With 17-year-old Pele in their line up, who would become one of the best players football has ever seen, Brazil beat all before them as they reached the final.
Having beaten France in the semis - whose striker Just Fontaine scored 13 goals in six games - Brazil stayed in top form
World Cup final: Brazil 5-2 Sweden
Sweden 1958
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