ON THIS DAY IN 1970: BRAZIL WON THEIR THIRD WORLD CUP! 🏆🇧🇷 On June 21, 1970, football history was made in Mexico City. Brazil defeated Italy 4-1 in the World Cup Final to win their third FIFA World Cup title, becoming the first nation ever to do so! Led by the legendary Pelé, who scored the opening goal and played a crucial role in two others, this Brazil team is often hailed as one of the 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄. The squad also featured icons like Carlos Alberto, Jairzinho, Tostão, and Rivelino—a golden generation of talent That victory in 1970 meant Brazil earned the Jules Rimet Trophy permanently, as it was awarded to any nation that won the World Cup three times.