Seventeen-year-old Pelé arrived in Sweden in 1958 with the Brazilian national team for the FIFA World Cup. He was the youngest player to ever compete in the tournament and no one knew what to expect from the young phenom. But as soon as he stepped onto the pitch, it was clear that Pelé was something special. He made an immediate impact, scoring a hat-trick in Brazil’s opening game against Sweden and helping the team to a 5-2 victory. He would go on to score six goals in the tournament, the most of any player, and help his team to its first ever World Cup victory.

Pelé’s performances in Sweden marked the beginning of his legendary career. His skill and natural ability were on full display and he had the world watching in awe. Fifty-two years later, Pelé’s legacy still lives on and his debut in Sweden is remembered as one of the greatest moments in football history.