
(FILES) Brazilian forward Pele (C) congratulates his teammate Vava (20) after he scored a goal as Swedish goalkeeper Karl Svensson reacts on June 28, 1958 in Stockholm during the World Cup final between Brazil and Sweden. Vava and Pele scored two goals each as Brazil won its first title beating World Cup host Sweden 5-2. From the pioneers of the 1930 tournament to Lionel Messi's coronation in 2022, by the artistry of King Pele and the complex legacy of Diego Maradona, the Football World Cup is rich with great and small stories leading up to the 2026 edition in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)


