1958 World Cup Semi-Final – Brazil 2-1 West Germany
West Germany's fourth-place finish in 1958 spurred major reforms.
West Germany finished fourth in the 1958 FIFA World Cup.
Quick Facts
- Tournament
- 1958 FIFA World Cup – Semi-Final
- Venue
- Råsunda Stadium, Solna, Sweden
- Final score
- Brazil 2 – 1 West Germany
- Brazil scorers
- Pelé (2 goals)
- West germany coach
- Sepp Herberger
- Brazil coach
- Vicente Feola
- Pelé's age
- 17 years old
Lore & Background
After finishing fourth in the 1958 World Cup, the DFB made changes. Professionalism was introduced, and the best clubs from the various Regionalligas were assembled into the new Bundesliga.
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