The World Cup in 1958 was held in Sweden, and eventually won by Brazil with the young Pele becoming the star of the show.
For the only time all 4 home nations qualified with Wales and Northern Ireland making it to the Quarter finals.
Here are a selection of newspaper cuttings from the time.
Fixtures
Brazil v Russia
Wales v Mexico
Northern Ireland v Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia v West Germany
Brazil playing Wales in the Quarter Finals of the 1958 World Cup, Brazil won 1-0. Pele obviously and Welsh keeper Kelsey, not sure about the other Wales player?
Brazil v Russia
Brazil Winners
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