1958 World Cup — Match schedule.
Updated June 20, 2026 · DynastyDaily Editorial · ● Live Last updated: 2026-06-21T02:18:50Z
Direct answer
The 1958 FIFA World Cup ran 8–29 June 1958 with 35 matches at 12 venues. The opening match was France 7-3 Paraguay, and the final was Brazil 5-2 Sweden.
1958 match schedule — summary
| Dates | 8–29 June 1958 |
| Total matches | 35 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Venues | 12 |
| Opening match | France 7-3 Paraguay |
| Final | Brazil 5-2 Sweden |
| Format | Groups → knockout |
The story
The arrival of Pelé, 17, who scored twice in the final and a hat-trick in the semi. Brazil won their first title playing the 4-2-4 that defined modern attacking football. France's Just Fontaine scored 13 goals — a single-tournament record that still stands nearly 70 years later.
Related
See the full 1958 edition profile, the 1958 final classification, and our finals history.
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