Brazil defeated Italy in the 1970 FIFA World Cup final. Brazil won 4–1 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 21, 1970.
Pelé opened the scoring with a header in the 18th minute, but Roberto Boninsegna equalised for Italy before halftime. Brazil then took control: Gérson scored from distance, Jairzinho added a third after a move involving Pelé, and captain Carlos Alberto completed the victory with a famous low finish.
The result gave Brazil its third World Cup title, following victories in 1958 and 1962. It also allowed the country to keep the Jules Rimet Trophy permanently under the rules then in force. Brazil’s attacking team, featuring Pelé, Jairzinho, Tostão, Gérson and Rivellino, is widely regarded as one of the greatest international sides ever assembled.
This was the first World Cup final between two former champions. Italy had won in 1934 and 1938, while Brazil had already won twice. Brazil’s 4–1 victory also matched the largest winning margin in a World Cup final at that time.