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I Mundialito de Seniors (also known as I Copa Pelé) was the first World Cup of Masters. This was an unsanctioned tournament, and players were not recognised with international caps. It was held in January 1987 in Brazil. There were five countries that originally entered – Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, West Germany and Italy. [1]
Brazil's 100th World Cup goal, Pelé's leap of joy into the arms of teammate Jairzinho in celebrating the goal is regarded as one of the most iconic moments in World Cup history. [108] He then made assists for Brazil's third goal, scored by Jairzinho, and the fourth finished by Carlos Alberto.
The World Cup of Masters, also known as the Pelé World Cup and Mundial de Seniors, was an event that ran every two years from 1987 until 1995.The tournament was for senior (35+) players and it was under the rules of the IMFA (International Master Football Association), presided by Julio Mazzei at the time.
Although Brazil were runners-up, he was the top scorer and was named best player of the tournament. [19] Pelé scored one goal in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and one in the 1966 edition . [ 1 ] He played in six World Cup qualifying matches for the 1970 edition , scoring six goals, and netted four more at the tournament itself. [ 1 ]
The 1958 FIFA World Cup final took place in Råsunda Stadium, Solna (near Stockholm), Sweden, on 29 June 1958 to determine the champion of the 1958 FIFA World Cup. [2] Brazil won the World Cup by defeating Sweden, the host country, and thus won their first World Cup title.
Brazil won by a final score of 3–2. In the quarterfinals against Peru, Brazil won 4–2, with Pelé assisting Tostão for Brazil's third goal. In the semi-finals, Brazil faced Uruguay for the first time since the 1950 World Cup final round match. Jairzinho put Brazil ahead 2–1, and Pelé assisted Rivellino for the 3–1.
II Mundialito de Seniors (also known as I Copa Pelé) was the second World Cup of Masters. This was an unsanctioned tournament, and players were not recognised with international caps. This was an unsanctioned tournament, and players were not recognised with international caps.
That was the third Pele Cup, the first to be held outside of Brazil. Pelé gave the opening kickoff between England and Uruguay in a Group B game on 18 January 1991. Italy played Germany in a Group A game on the same day. Brazil won Group A with three points, Italy was second with two. Germany was eliminated with one point.