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How many goals were scored by Pelé in his first football World Cup in Sweden 1958?

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Correct answer

6

Explanation

In the World Cup in 1958 in Sweden Brazil gave debut to the 17-year-old Pelé in the third match of the group play. Pele did not score in his World Cup debut against the Soviet Union, but it even became six goals in the remaining three matches. Brazil won gold by beating Sweden in the final.

Statistics

61% correct 31 correct · 20 incorrect

Question added 2010-05-23