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This is a list of all the world cup soccer related articles we have published on the History of Soccer website.

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1974 Netherlands World Cup Team: Greatest Losers in History

“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. …

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Beach Soccer: The History, Rules, World Cups And Tournaments

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 …

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Sir Bobby Robson: More Than A Football Manager In Tyneside

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 …

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History Of Women’s Soccer: The Challenges & The Current Game

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 …

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World Cup Soccer: History, Finals, Winners & Host Nations

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 …

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