1962 World Cup — Match schedule.
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Direct answer
The 1962 FIFA World Cup ran 30 May – 17 June 1962 with 32 matches at 4 venues. The opening match was Chile 3-1 Switzerland, and the final was Brazil 3-1 Czechoslovakia.
1962 match schedule — summary
| Dates | 30 May – 17 June 1962 |
| Total matches | 32 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Venues | 4 |
| Opening match | Chile 3-1 Switzerland |
| Final | Brazil 3-1 Czechoslovakia |
| Format | Groups → knockout |
The story
Brazil retained the trophy despite Pelé being injured early; Garrincha, the bow-legged genius, carried them instead. The tournament was marred by the violent "Battle of Santiago" between Chile and Italy. Defensive football and low scoring marked a more cynical era.
Related
See the full 1962 edition profile, the 1962 final classification, and our finals history.
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