World Cupmedium
A 17-year-old Pelé made his World Cup debut and helped Brazil win their first title in 1958, held in which country?
CORRECT ANSWER
Sweden
Brazil won their first World Cup in Sweden in 1958, with a 17-year-old Pelé scoring twice in the final against the hosts.
ALL OPTIONS
✓Sweden
BSwitzerland
CFrance
DChile
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