This is a list of all the world cup soccer related articles we have published on the History of Soccer website.
“History is written by the victors” and “no one remembers who came in second” are old adages that don’t always ring true. The best example of that is the Netherlands World Cup team that finished runner-up in the 1974 tournament. …
1974 Netherlands World Cup Team: Greatest Losers in History Read More »
Beach Soccer is a form of football played on a beach or some form of a sandy surface. Across the world, beach soccer is also known as ‘beach football,’ ‘sand football’ or “beasal.” [1] The origins date back to the …
Beach Soccer: The History, Rules, World Cups And Tournaments Read More »
Alf Ramsey was born in Dagenham in 1920. He had four brothers and one sister. His father, Herbert, was a laborer. His job was to look after pigs. Dagenham wasn’t a fancy place, and the young Alf Ramsey had to …
Alf Ramsey: England’s World Cup Winning Manager Of 1966 Read More »
While most coaches prefer strong defense and tight marking, Tele Santana guided his players to seek attack and goals. As a manager, Telê was a master at attacking football. The Brazilian national team only needed a draw against Italy, in …
Tele Santana: Brazil’s Successful Offensive Minded Coach Read More »
Canada Men’s soccer began in 1876 when teams in Toronto started playing to Football Association rules. In the beginning, Canada soccer was primarily played in the universities and colleges in southern Ontario. The Canada men’s national soccer team that toured …
Canada Men’s Soccer History: From 1876 To 2022 World Cup Read More »
Ernst Happel is one of the greatest soccer managers ever. The name alone brings a smile to the face of every true soccer fan. A name that makes us all wonder for a moment if there are still such sincere …
Ernst Happel: Austrian European Football Player And Manager Read More »
Bobby Robson is one of England’s greatest soccer managers. In a career that spanned over four decades, Robson would manage professional clubs such as Fulham, Ipswich Town, PSV Eindhoven, FC Barcelona, Sporting Lisbon, Porto, Newcastle United, and the pinnacle for …
Sir Bobby Robson: More Than A Football Manager In Tyneside Read More »
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. There is no doubt about it. However, it continues to struggle for the limelight with more popular sports in the United States of America. As per statistics on how many people …
How Many People Play Soccer: USA Participation Statistics Read More »
Women’s soccer is capturing the attention of the sporting world. More girls and women have participated in the game in the last few years than ever before, and viewing numbers have reached an all-time high. What Is Women’s Soccer? Women’s …
History Of Women’s Soccer: The Challenges & The Current Game Read More »
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world – not many sporting fans would argue with this. No other sport has demonstrated the capacity to capture the world’s imagination like soccer has over the years. And the World Cup …
World Cup Soccer: History, Finals, Winners & Host Nations Read More »
