1958 World Cup Semi-Final – France 2–5 Brazil
France's World Cup journey: champions in 1998 and 2018, runners-up in 2006 and 2022.
France's first World Cup title came in 1998, when they defeated Brazil 3–0 in the final at the Stade de France. They won their second title in 2018, beating Croatia 4–2 in the final at the Luzhniki Stadium in Russia.
Quick Facts
- Tournament
- 1958 FIFA World Cup, Sweden
- Round
- Semi-Final
- Final score
- France 2 – 5 Brazil
- Venue
- Ullevi, Gothenburg
- Date
- 25 June 1958
- France's talisman
- Raymond Kopa
- Brazil's revelation
- Pelé (aged 17)
Lore & Background
France finished third at the 1958 World Cup, with Just Fontaine scoring all 13 of his World Cup goals in that tournament, a record for most goals in a single World Cup.
Did You Know?
- France was one of four European teams at the inaugural 1930 World Cup.
- France has appeared in 17 World Cups, tied for sixth most of any country.
- Just Fontaine's 13 goals in 1958 remain the record for most goals in a single World Cup.
More in Iconic Matches & Classics
1982 World Cup Semi-Final – France 3–3 West Germany (4–5 pen)1958 World Cup Third-Place – France 6–1 Brazil1984 Euro Semi-Final – France 3–1 Portugal1998 World Cup Round of 16 – France 1–0 Paraguay2000 Euro Semi-Final – France 3–2 Portugal2016 Euro Final – France 0–1 Portugal2018 World Cup Semi-Final – France 1–0 Belgium2000 Euro Quarter-Final – France 3–1 Spain2018 World Cup Quarter-Final – France 2–0 Uruguay2018 World Cup Round of 16 – France 4–1 Argentina2018 World Cup Group C – France 4–1 Denmark2018 World Cup Group C – France 2–1 Australia
Elsewhere in France National Team
1904–1930: Founding Era (Nicolas, Deyriot, Vestren) · Team History & ErasMichel Platini Euro Goals · Honours & RecordsEuro single-tournament record – Michel Platini (9 goals, 1984) · Honours & RecordsJean-Pierre Papin · Legendary Players & IconsLaurent Blanc · Legendary Players & IconsFrance vs Brazil · Great Rivalries & Derbies
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