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Soviet Union
Brazil's opponents in Pelé's first World Cup match, a 2–0 win in Gothenburg on 15 June 1958.
The Soviet Union were the 1956 Olympic champions and were playing their first World Cup in 1958. Brazil met them in the last group match in Gothenburg. Pelé and Garrincha played their first World Cup games that day, and Brazil won 2–0 with two goals from Vavá.