Mário Zagallo

Mário Zagallo (1931–2024) was a Brazilian footballer and manager who won four FIFA World Cups across playing and coaching roles, a record unmatched in the men’s tournament.

Pelé: Brazilian footballer who won three FIFA World Cups and became one of the sport’s most celebrated players. Zagallo played alongside Pelé in Brazil’s 1958 and 1962 World Cup victories.
1958 FIFA World Cup: The sixth FIFA World Cup, held in Sweden and won by Brazil. Zagallo won his first world title as a Brazil winger in this tournament.
4–3–3 formation: A football formation with four defenders, three midfielders, and three forwards. Zagallo’s use of a left-sided forward helped Brazil balance attacking width and defensive work.
Aymoré Moreira: Brazilian football manager who coached Brazil to victory at the 1962 FIFA World Cup. Moreira, not Zagallo, led Brazil as head coach during the 1962 title Zagallo won as a player.
Garrincha: Brazilian winger renowned for his dribbling, who helped Brazil win the 1958 and 1962 World Cups. His partnership with Zagallo helped shape Brazil’s attacking play in 1958 and 1962.
1962 FIFA World Cup: The seventh FIFA World Cup, held in Chile and won by Brazil. He became a two-time champion as Brazil defended its title.
Brazil national football team: Brazil’s men’s national association football team, governed by the Brazilian Football Confederation. The national team was the setting for Zagallo’s playing and coaching achievements.
Aécio de Borba: Brazilian football administrator who served as president of the Brazilian Football Confederation. Zagallo’s team leadership operated within institutions shaped by football administrators.
Carlos Alberto Torres: Brazilian defender who captained the 1970 World Cup-winning team and scored in its final. He captained the Brazil side Zagallo managed to the 1970 title.
1970 FIFA World Cup: The ninth FIFA World Cup, held in Mexico and won by Brazil. Zagallo won his first title as head coach with Brazil’s celebrated 1970 side.

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