Brazil's 1958 World Cup Blue Jerseys Bought in Borås, Not Stockholm

Research published this week uncovered that the blue shirts Brazil wore in the 1958 World Cup final were purchased in Borås, Sweden, rather than Stockholm as previously believed. A 28 June 1958 issue of the Swedish newspaper Correio da Manhã reported the Brazilian delegation bought the blue kits with yellow numbers in Borås, having to remove the CBD crest from yellow shirts to attach it to the new ones.

The finding resolves a decades‑long mystery about the origin of the historic jerseys. The story was revisited as Brazil prepares for its June 29, 2026 World Cup match against Japan, recalling the iconic 1958 final where the team overturned a 2‑0 deficit to win 5‑2.

The clarification adds a new detail to Brazil’s football heritage, linking past triumphs to the upcoming tournament.