1970 FIFA World Cup

The ninth FIFA World Cup, held in Mexico from 31 May to 21 June 1970. Brazil won its third title by defeating Italy 4–1 in the final.

Brazil v Italy (1970 FIFA World Cup final): The 1970 World Cup final in which Brazil defeated Italy 4–1 at the Estadio Azteca. The final secured Brazil’s third title and featured the tournament’s most celebrated team goal.
Pelé: Brazilian footballer Edson Arantes do Nascimento, widely known as Pelé, who won three FIFA World Cups. At his fourth World Cup, Pelé scored in the final and anchored Brazil’s attack.
1970 FIFA World Cup qualification: The qualifying process that selected the 16 national teams for the 1970 FIFA World Cup. Qualification determined which teams joined host Mexico and defending champion England in the finals.
Brazil national football team: Brazil’s national association football team, governed by the Brazilian Football Confederation. The 1970 victory completed Brazil’s third title and established a lasting benchmark for the team.
Brazil v England (1970 FIFA World Cup): A group-stage match in which Brazil defeated defending champions England 1–0. Gordon Banks’s save from Pelé became one of the tournament’s defining moments.
Mário Zagallo: Brazilian footballer and manager who won the World Cup as a player in 1958 and 1962 and as coach in 1970. His selection and tactics shaped the Brazil side that won the tournament.
1970 FIFA World Cup squads: The official national-team rosters selected for the 1970 FIFA World Cup. The squads reveal the personnel available for the tournament’s 16 teams.
Jules Rimet Trophy: The trophy awarded to World Cup winners from 1930 through 1970, originally called the Victory trophy. Brazil kept it permanently after winning the tournament for the third time.
Italy v West Germany (1970 FIFA World Cup): The 1970 World Cup semifinal in which Italy defeated West Germany 4–3 after extra time. Five extra-time goals made this match a dramatic counterpoint to Brazil’s fluent football.
Jairzinho: Brazilian winger Jair Ventura Filho, known as Jairzinho, who scored in every match of the 1970 World Cup. His seven-goal run supplied relentless scoring alongside Pelé.

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