Twenty-eight years is what it took for the World Cup’s first goalless draw. It occurred in the competition’s sixth edition and 110th match.
Curiously, the Sweden 1958 contest was played between two teams who would win the next four trophies between them: Brazil and England.
The Seleção’s failure to score in a World Cup game for the first time ever proved a blessing in disguise. Vicente Feola promoted an ungovernable winger and a 17-year-old into his team their final Group 4 outing against Soviet Union. Garrincha and Pele duly inspired Brazil to back-to-back crowns.
Most common scores in World Cup history
Brazil of Garrincha and Pele in stats
