1970 FIFA World Cup a series of blunders in the Brazilian defence. The match remained level until the 66th minute when a powerful shot from Gérson restored the Brazilians' lead. Further goals from Jairzinho and Carlos Alberto rewarded Brazil's attacking play and secured a 4–1 victory and a record third World Cup triumph, which earned them the right to permanently keep the Jules Rimet Trophy. Both the Brazilian team that were crowned champions of the 1970 World Cup and the tournament itself have become regarded as among the very finest in the history of the FIFA World Cup. In contrast to the more physical
1970 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) points, and a play-off on neutral ground was played to decide who would qualify. Czechoslovakia qualified. Italy qualified. Soviet Union qualified. Sweden qualified. Belgium qualified. West Germany qualified. Bulgaria qualified. 1970 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) The European (UEFA) zone of qualification for the 1970 FIFA World Cup saw 29 teams competing for eight places at the finals. UEFA members England qualified automatically as the defending champions. The qualification process started on 19 May 1968 and ended on 7 December 1969. FIFA rejected the entry of Albania, and both Malta and Iceland withdrew before the draw was made. The remaining