In which year did Pelé win his first World Cup?
Category: Football · Difficulty: easy
Hint: He played as a teenager in this tournament.
Answer
1958
Explanation
Pelé won his first World Cup in 1958 when he was just 17 years old.
This is an easy football riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is 1958.
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