Three international teams were invited, Argentina, Portugal and England, for the competition which was played in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo during late May and early June.

[2] The tournament was intended to showcase the favourites for the upcoming 1966 FIFA World Cup hosted by England.

The Brazilian squad – apart from Pelé – had notable players such as Gérson, Jairzinho and goalkeeper Gilmar.

In another violent incident, a headbutt by Pelé broke the nose of the Argentine player José Agustín Messiano, who had to be replaced by Roberto Telch –who proceeded to score two goals in the game.

[3] The Argentine team eventually won the tournament after defeating Brazil 3–0 in their game in São Paulo,[5] with goals by Telch (2) and Ermindo Onega.