1970 World Cup Final: Brazil vs Italy
Brazil's 1970 World Cup-winning side is regarded by many as the greatest football team of all time.
The 1970 FIFA World Cup final was played between Brazil and Italy at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Brazil won 4–1, securing their third World Cup title and the right to keep the Jules Rimet trophy permanently.
Quick Facts
- Date
- June 21, 1970
- Venue
- Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
- Result
- Brazil 4–1 Italy
- Brazil goalscorers
- Pelé (18', 86')
- Jairzinho (37')
- Carlos Alberto (86')
- Italy manager
- Ferruccio Valcareggi
- Referee
- Rudi Glöckner
Lore & Background
Brazil fielded what is widely considered the best World Cup squad in history, led by Pelé, captain Carlos Alberto Torres, Jairzinho, Tostão, Gérson, and Rivellino. Brazil won all six of their games in the tournament. In the final, Brazil achieved a 4–1 victory over Italy. Jairzinho ranked second in total goals scored in the tournament with seven and is the only player to score in every match in a World Cup; Pelé finished with four goals.
Reader's Guide
Brazil's goals in the final were scored by Pelé, Gérson, Jairzinho, and Carlos Alberto Torres. The match is remembered for the iconic fourth goal, a team move finished by captain Carlos Alberto. Pelé's second goal was in the 90th minute. No Italian scored in the sequence of Brazil's final goal.
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