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The Pelé goal that broke the World Cup's 'youngest scorer' myth ⚽
At 17, Pelé shocked the planet in 1958 when he scored in the World Cup — not just once but a clutch header and a volley that showed a teenager could win finals on instinct alone.
- Pelé was 17 during the 1958 World Cup in Sweden.
- He scored in the semifinal and twice in the final against Sweden.
Teenage wonder? More like teenage takeover — Pelé turned 17 into a World Cup internship nobody wants to skip.
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Pelé was 17 during the 1958 World Cup; match reports show goals in the 1958 semifinal and a brace in the final vs Sweden (FIFA match archives and player profiles).