The year 2010 might not seem that long in the 160-year history of football. Indeed 12 years isn’t a long time in the 92-year history of the FIFA World Cup. But it took 80 of those 92 years for football’s greatest tournament to make its way to the continent of Africa. And when we got … Read more
Every team wants to win the World Cup. The team that can lift the trophy must be the best of the best. But in World Cup history, there are several teams equipped with the most excellent players that never felt the glory of the Cup. Hungary, 1954 The Magnificent Magyars were the hottest favorite of … Read more
The FIFA World Cup 2002 in Korea and Japan was replete with sporting surprises. The spectators saw thrilling games, the atmosphere in the stadia was electric, and the fans’ behavior was exemplary. It was, in many ways, a unique tournament. 17th FIFA World Cup Brazil won their fifth World Cup title, but it was not … Read more
The Brazil 1970 World Cup squad were worthy winners of the tournament. The only match in which Brazil didn’t score three or four goals was against England. It was a brilliant approach play that led to many of these goals. For the six matches, the 1970 Brazil team scored 19 goals, and the opposition scored … Read more
Most football fans around the world consider Brazil among the favorites to win the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Seleção team boasts a mean, potent attack, a robust midfield, and the usual Samba flair, elements needed to win high-pressure, high-quality tournaments like the World Cup. Should that happen, the World Cup’s most successful nation … Read more
Although it may seem like yesterday to some, it is over 50 years since the 1970 Brazil team wrote itself into the history books by winning the Jules Rimet trophy for the third time. Not only did they win the World Cup, but they also did it in considerable style, producing some of the most … Read more
Spain and the Netherlands contested the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final on 11th July 2010. The venue for the final was Soccer City, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. To reach the final, the Netherlands finished first in Group E, winning three matches, then defeated Slovakia in the round of 16, Brazil in the quarterfinals, and … Read more
With the 2014 World Cup returning to Brazil, the country had much to prove since it had suffered two consecutive quarterfinal exits in the preceding competitions. The Brazilians were eager to abandon Dunga’s defensive play to return to their natural attacking style of football. Brazil went further in the 2014 World Cup but couldn’t beat … Read more
The 2018 World Cup was one for the record books despite heavy hitters like Germany, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, and Portugal failing to live up to expectations. However, the underdogs, including Peru, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Mexico, stepped up and bridged the perceived gap between the minnows and whales. The result was one of the most … Read more
North Korea vs Portugal has played each other twice in World Cup tournaments. Both times Portugal has been victorious. Both occasions have been unique matches. 1966 World Cup: Portugal 5 – North Korea 3 If England were the winners of the 1966 FIFA World Cup, it was Portugal who boasted the tournament’s outstanding individual performer. … Read more