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EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 24 MIN

File 6: Sweden, 1958

from The World Cup Files · host Aileen Summers

In our sixth file, we travel to Sweden, 1958 — where the World Cup witnessed the arrival of a superstar.After heartbreak in 1950 and disappointment in 1954, Brazil came to Sweden still chasing its first World Cup title. This time, they brought a team full of skill, speed, and imagination — and a 17-year-old Brazilian prodigy who was ready to announce himself to the world. It was a tournament packed with drama, surprise stories and brilliant goals.In Episode 6: Sweden 1958, we uncover how Brazil finally became world champions, how Pelé exploded onto the global stage, and why this tournament marked the beginning of Brazil’s golden era.Strap in. History never played it safe.

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