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FIFA honors Pelé as only three-time World Cup winner ahead of 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 6:42 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

FIFA honors Pelé as only three-time World Cup winner ahead of 2026
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With just days to go before the start of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA has paid tribute to Pelé, the only player to have won three World Cups. Pelé, who made his debut in 1958, had a significant impact in various tournaments, including scoring four goals during Brazil's victorious 1970 campaign. Despite suffering an injury in 1962, he remains a key figure in World Cup history. The organization asks if any player will match his unparalleled achievement as the tournament approaches.

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  • •FIFA honors Pelé ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
  • •Pelé won titles in 1958, 1962, and 1970.
  • •He scored 12 goals and made nine assists overall in World Cups.
  • •Neymar is the only active player in the top goal contributions list.
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  • 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — 🎥 Will anyone ever match him? Fifa hails Pelé, sole 3️⃣-time World Cup winner
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There are only three days left until the start of the 2026 World Cup.And FIFA paid tribute to him, King Pelé, since the eternal No. 10 is the only player ever to have won three editions of the tourna...

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