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Brazilian Football Legend Mario Zagallo Passes Away.

Obituary | Dated: 02 jan 2026

Mario Zagallo, the first person to win the FIFA World Cup as both a player and a manager, passed away at the age of 92. A legend of Brazilian football, he played alongside Pele in the 1958 and 1962 World Cup winning teams and managed the 1970 winning squad.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He was nicknamed "The Professor" for his tactical brilliance.
  • Zagallo won the World Cup four times in total (twice as player, once as manager, once as assistant manager).
  • Brazil declared three days of national mourning.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Person: Mario Zagallo.
  • Record: Won World Cup as Player & Manager.
  • Country: Brazil.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Mario Zagallo, who passed away recently, holds the record for winning the FIFA World Cup as both a player and a ________?

Correct Answer: Manager

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Brazil Football

  • Assoc – CBF
  • World Cups Won – 5