This is a list of all the world cup soccer related articles we have published on the History of Soccer website.
Anson Dorrance is a famous US soccer head coach who is primarily known for his success and influence in women’s soccer. Currently, he coaches the University of North Carolina women’s soccer team. [1] His coaching record is one of the …
Anson Dorrance: USA College Most Successful Soccer Coach Read More »
The New Zealand men’s national soccer team has made two appearances at FIFA World Cup. Their latest appearance came at the 2010 edition held in South Africa. In the qualification process, the New Zealand 2010 World Cup nation had to …
New Zealand 2010 World Cup: The Players, Results And Journey Read More »
Soccer historians ask every four years: has there been a better World Cup semi final than the 1982 France vs Germany battle? West Germany faced France in the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium in Seville, Spain. Thus, the match is known …
1982 France vs Germany: Most Famous World Cup Semi Final Read More »
In the 1930s, Austria was home to a formidable soccer team that captivated Europe with its skill and dominance. The mastermind behind this “Wunderteam” was Hugo Meisl, who is often compared to the creators of the legendary Hungarian team of …
Hugo Meisl: Mastermind Of The Famous Austrian Wunderteam Read More »
Few iconic stadiums in the world can rightly claim to be genuinely historical monuments as well as sporting arenas. But the Maracana Stadium, popularly known as the Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho, with its enormous expanse, colossal seating capacity, and majestic …
Maracana Stadium: The Capacity, Unusual Facts And Records Read More »
For soccer fans, the countdown to the Qatar World Cup has already begun. Seeing the world’s best soccer players live is always exciting, and that’s why we cannot wait to accompany our guests to Qatar while watching the next FIFA …
World Cup Facts: Incredible, Fun Facts Every Fan Should Know Read More »
29 June 1950 was a particularly depressing day for British sport: The West Indies won a cricket test match for the first time when England was beaten, at Lords, by 326 runs. The last British tennis player went out of …
World Cup Upset: USA vs England 1950 Most Famous Victory Read More »
The expectations for the Nigeria World Cup squad of 2010 were high. The super eagles were seen as the most likely African team who could reach the semi-finals. They had recently won the 2007 World Youth World Cup, and these …
Nigeria World Cup Squad Of 2010: The Super Eagles Of Africa Read More »
In 1971, an England women’s soccer team played in front of almost 100,000 fans at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca. Yet, the match does not appear in any official records. Thus, England’s participation in what was considered at the time as …
England Women’s Soccer Team And 1971 World Cup Tournament Read More »
The recent growth in women’s soccer has further led to the emergence of a generation of superstars. Recently we asked our readers who they felt were the female football stars of the season. Thank you to the 1,646 readers who …
Best Women’s Soccer Player: The Stars Of Season 2023 Read More »
