1958 FIFA World Cup qualification
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A total of 55 teams entered the 1958 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds, competing for a total of 16 spots in the final tournament. Sweden as the hosts and West Germany, as the defending champions, qualified automatically, leaving 14 spots open for competition.
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Tournament details | |
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Dates | 30 September 1956 - 5 February 1958 |
Teams | 55 (from 6 confederations) |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 89 |
Goals scored | 341 (3.83 per match) |
Top scorer(s) | Tommy Taylor (8 goals) |
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