This is a list of all the world cup soccer related articles we have published on the History of Soccer website.
Alyssa Naeher is the current USWNT goalkeeper. She has made over 85 appearances for her country and was the starting goalkeeper for the USWNT at the 2019 Women’s World Cup. The future USA goalkeeper was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on …
Alyssa Naeher: USWNT Goalkeeper With The Safe Hands Read More »
It is best to describe Giacinto Facchetti as the Pele of defensive arts. While playing under the great architect of catenaccio Helenio Herrera, he became the first attacking European of his position in the modern era, bringing soccer fullbacks out …
Giacinto Facchetti: The Great Italian Attacking Left Back Read More »
From Yashin to Buffon via Zoff and Higuita: here are the ten best soccer goalkeepers in the history of the World Cup because soccer isn’t just about goals. In strict chronological order (years of activity in brackets) so as not …
Best Soccer Goalkeepers: That World Cup Fans Have Seen Read More »
It’s been nearly 60 years since England brought home the World Cup trophy in 1966, but the Three Lions have had their share of memorable performances on the international stage since then. From thrilling victories to heartbreaking defeats, England has …
Best England Performances: Since The 1966 World Cup Victory Read More »
Regarded as the greatest Italian player of all time, Giuseppe Meazza was much more than a football genius. With his triumphs on the pitch and his excesses off it, he was long seen as a symbol of social success in …
Giuseppe Meazza: Led Italy To Two World Cup Victories Read More »
Joy Fawcett was born on February 8th, 1964, in California. Although now retired, she made her mark in the world of soccer after playing defense for the United States Women’s Soccer team. Early Years Of Joy Fawcett Starting from a …
The Peru national football team is one of South America’s oldest and most successful futbol teams. It was founded in 1922 and had a rich history of achievements on the international stage. The new federation recruited Uruguayan Pedro Olivieri as …
Peru National Football Team: Nicknamed La Blanquirroja Read More »
Boca Juniors’ fortress-like Estadio Bombonera has built a formidable reputation over the years, and with good reason. Few visiting teams have managed to take the spoils on the Xeneizes’ fabled home patch, located in an area to the south of …
Argentina Vs Peru: The 1969 Match That Shocked The World Read More »
The 2010 South Africa World Cup was the 19th edition of the quadrennial international men’s soccer tournament. It was held in South Africa from June 11 to July 11, 2010, making it the first time the game was held on …
South Africa World Cup: All Matches, Final Scores & Results Read More »
Taking place every four years, the FIFA World Cup for men’s senior national teams was held in 1966. The tournament took place in England from 11 July to 30 July 1966. It was England’s national football team that won the …
1966 World Cup Teams: All Matches, Final Scores, And Results Read More »
